Correlation between waist-to-height ratio and other anthropometric indices in the Bosnian elderly

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of waist-to-height ratio in assessing abdominal obesity among the elderly.
• Analyzed waist-to-height ratios and other anthropometric indices in elderly individuals
• Compared health risks associated with observed ratios between men and women
• Recommended practical applications for obesity assessment in clinical settings
• Waist-to-height ratio proved to be a valid measure for abdominal obesity.
• Women displayed higher waist-to-height ratio values than men, indicating greater health risks.
• Total prevalence of sarcopenic obesity was highlighted among older adults.

Abstract