WHR

WHR has several common meanings, depending on context. The most widely used in health and anthropology is waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). It is calculated by dividing the waist circumference by the hip circumference. WHR is used to assess fat distribution and has been linked in many studies to risks of metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease, although cutoffs vary by sex, age, and population. Measurement technique and body position can influence results, and WHR is typically considered alongside other indicators of health risk rather than as a sole measure.

WHR also refers to the World Health Report, a publication of the World Health Organization. The report provides global health analyses, policy recommendations, and discussions of health systems, disease burden, and progress toward health-related goals. It has appeared in various years since the 1990s and is intended to guide policymakers, researchers, and the public on major health issues and potential policy options.

Additionally, WHR stands for the World Happiness Report, an annual ranking of national well-being. Published since 2012 by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford, it relies on the Gallup World Poll and examines factors such as income, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and perceptions of corruption. The report is widely cited in policy discussions about well-being and development.