Waist-to=Height Ratio More Accurate Than BMI

People concerned about heart disease and diabetes should simply take their height and waist measurements to figure out their risk, say British researchers.

Ideally, all should aim to keep their waist measurement less than half that of their height, found the scientists.

That means a 6ft (72 inch) tall man should aim to keep his waist less than 36 inches, while a 5ft 4in (64 inch) woman should keep hers under 32 inches. Read more