Waist-hip ratio is superior to BMI in predicting liver-related outcomes and synergizes with harmful alcohol use.

Fredrik O ÅbergMartti FärkkiläVeikko V SalomaaAntti JulaSatu MännistöMarkus PerolaAnnamari LundqvistVille Männistö

Published in: Communications medicine (2023)

WHR is a better predictor than BMI or WC for LROs, and WHR better reflects the synergism with harmful alcohol use. WHR should be included in clinical assessment when evaluating obesity-related risks for liver outcomes.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight gain
type diabetes
insulin resistance
weight loss
physical activity
human health
skeletal muscle
risk assessment