Czech
English
Deutsch
Serbian
Spanish
Portugese
Bulgarian
Dutch
Finnish
French
Greek
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Latvian
Lithuanian
Polish
Romanian
Russian
Slovenian
Swedish
Turkish
Ukrainian
Estonian
Norwegian
Korean
ABSI body shape index for calculating disease risk (calculator)
ABSI index: body shape index. Calculate your risk of obesity and disease
ABSI = A Body Shape Index.
It is a modern and more accurate calculation. It expresses the amount of risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
It is more accurate than the BMI and WHR index.
Health is at risk in people who are too thin and in people with obesity and large bellies.
ABSI calculation formula:
ABSI = waist circumference / (BMI⅔ x height½)
ABSI takes into account:
- Gender
- age
- height
- body weight
- waist circumference
The BMI does not distinguish between muscle mass and fat mass. The BMI result may be inaccurate. The WHR index is slightly more accurate in determining health risk measures. The ABSI is much more accurate.
The advantage of BMI is speed and the advantage of WHR/ABSI is accuracy. WHR/ABSI work with more data and are more complex.
ABSI index and cardiovascular disease risk in a table
| Age | Male | Female |
| 30 | 0,079 | 0,077 |
| 40 | 0,081 | 0,078 |
| 50 | 0,083 | 0,079 |
| 60 | 0,084 | 0,081 |
| 70 | 0,085 | 0,083 |
| 80 | 0,088 | 0,085 |
ABSI health risk table from score
| Risk | ABSI value |
| Very low | less than -0.868 |
| low | -0,868 to -0,272 |
| average | -0,272 to +0,229 |
| high | +0.229 to +0.798 |
| very high | more than +0,798 |
High ABSI = high proportion of abdominal fat compared to the rest of the body = increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes or cancer.
Estimates these risks based on body proportion or shape only. Does not take into account other factors such as other associated diseases.
For more information, see the articles:
- BMI: How to calculate body mass index? Calculator + formula
- Are you familiar with metabolic syndrome and its complications?
- How to prevent cardiovascular disease?
- What is the difference between overweight and obesity?
- Overweight and obesity in children, adolescents and the young. What to do against it?
- Obesity and its consequences on health. It is not just a problem of aesthetics
- Overweight and obesity in adults and children as a risk of complications?
- Malnutrition: what causes it and what are its consequences? + Types
Important notice:
Please remember that the results of our health calculators and analyzers are for guidance purposes only. They are not a substitute for a professional examination or the advice of a doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional.
Each person is unique, and everyone's needs may vary. Calculators and analyzers have limitations and do not provide a comprehensive individual view of health.
Their use is at your own risk. Neither the site operator nor the author is responsible for misuse and misinterpretation of information obtained through their use. By using the calculators and analyzers, you agree to these terms and conditions and neither the operator nor the author shall be liable for any consequences.
You are advised to consult a professional for your medical condition. Remember that health is an important topic and any decisions should be made in consultation with a professional.
This calculator/analyzer is not a medical tool or medical aid. Consult your doctor about your health problem.
