Waist-hip ratio or Waist-to-hip ratio ( WHR ) is the ratio of the circumference of the waist to that of the hips. It is calculated by measuring the smaller circumference of the natural waist, usually just above the belly button, and dividing by the hip circumference at its widest...

Evidence is presented showing that body fat distribution as measured by waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is correlated with youthfulness, reproductive endocrinologic status, and long-term health risk...

Two studies were conducted to examine the role of male body shape (as defined by waist-to-hip ratio [WHR]) in female mate choice.

A critical test of the waist-to-hip ratio hypothesis of female physical attractiveness in Britain and Greece 2006...

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Waist to Hip Ratio ... Waist to Hip Ratio determines distribution of body fat. ... Using these two measurement values, fill in your waist and hip measurements.

Factors of attractiveness ... Men like a waist-to-hip ratio at or near 67 percent. This means that your waist is 2/3rds the size of your hips. If your hips are 40 inches, a 26.8-inch waist makes

(367, 9516): 1052-1052. Singh, D. "Adaptive significance of female physical attractiveness: Role of waist-to-hip ratio." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

65, 293^307. Singh, D. 1994 Is thin really beautiful and good ? Relationship between waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and female attractiveness. Person. Individ.

The studies of Playboy models and fashion models conducted so far have been limited to the following determinants of attractiveness: body mass index, waist : hip ratio, and waist : chest ratio,