India, Jan. 6 -- Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), new research has found.

As the UK population continues to age, obesity and obesity-related diseases are placing an increasing burden on the NHS. Researchers say adopting more accurate screening tools-such as waist-to-height ratio-could help identify older adults at risk earlier and enable timely preventive care.

Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) provides a better reflection of visceral fat, which is stored around the abdomen and has a greater impact on internal organs. This type of fat is more strongly linked to conditions such as heart disease, stroke and dementia, making WHtR a more meaningful measure of ...