Table 1.
Pearson correlation coefficients between measures of obesity
| Obesity measure | BMI | Waist circumference | Hip circumference | WHR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI | n/a | 0.93 | 0.91 | 0.48 |
| Waist circumference | 0.93 | n/a | 0.90 | 0.64 |
| Hip circumference | 0.91 | 0.90 | n/a | 0.26 |
| WHR | 0.48 | 0.64 | 0.26 | n/a |
BMI, body mass index; WHR, waist-to-hip ratio.