How do I read the Disease Risk section of the Styku Scan Report?
Availability: In Styku Studio, the Disease Risk section appears in the scan report for a Preventative Body Scan, which is produced by the Health Screen module. HealthPass providers have the Health Screen today, and it is rolling out very soon to every Styku client, on every plan and in every country, with a 60-day free trial; no date has been announced. The Health Screen is not part of any plan and runs on per-scan credits bought in advance. A standard scan does not include this section. Once the Health Screen reaches your account, an eligible standard scan can be upgraded to a Preventative Body Scan in Studio or the Styku mobile app using scan credits ($60 for a single credit, or from $35 each in a pack, with promotional credits included on every plan). HealthPass is optional and separate — activating as a HealthPass Partner costs nothing and adds revenue share and marketplace referrals, but it is not required to use the Health Screen. Note that HealthPass Partner status is US only; clients outside the US can use the Health Screen and purchase credits once it reaches their account, but cannot become HealthPass Partners. See How much does the Health Screen cost and how do scan credits work? and What is HealthPass and is it available outside the United States? The guidance below applies when the Disease Risk section is present.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”The Disease Risk section of the Styku summary report estimates a client’s increased risk for several obesity-related diseases based on their waist circumference measurement. This section appears after the body shape analysis and is grounded in peer-reviewed scientific research.
Steps / Details
Section titled “Steps / Details”Overall Disease Risk Level
Section titled “Overall Disease Risk Level”- At the top of this section, an overall disease risk level is displayed.
- This is based solely on waist circumference — a direct measurement that requires no calculation (unlike BMI or waist-to-hip ratio).
- Evidence supports waist circumference as a significant and sometimes superior indicator of health risk compared to BMI and waist-to-hip ratio.
Specific Disease Risk Multipliers
Section titled “Specific Disease Risk Multipliers”- Below the overall level, the report shows individual risk multipliers for specific diseases.
- These values are validated from peer-reviewed research.
- How to read a multiplier:
- A value of 1.0 = no increased risk above baseline.
- A value greater than 1.0 = increased risk.
- Example: A result of 1.4x for cardiovascular disease means the client may have a 40% greater risk of cardiovascular disease compared to baseline.
Diseases Assessed
Section titled “Diseases Assessed”The report covers the following disease categories:
| Disease Category | Why Waist Circumference Is Relevant |
|---|---|
| Cancer | Abdominal fat is linked to higher inflammation and elevated hormone levels (e.g., estrogen), which may promote cancer cell growth. Types assessed include colorectal, ovarian, endometrial, and postmenopausal breast cancer. The report provides an overall risk across all cancer types. |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Abdominal fat is metabolically active and releases fatty acids and inflammatory molecules that can cause arterial plaque buildup, blood clots, and elevated blood pressure. Includes coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and peripheral arterial disease. |
| Respiratory Disease | Abdominal obesity contributes to systemic inflammation and physical pressure on the chest and lungs, potentially causing or worsening asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and similar conditions. |
| All Other Diseases / All-Cause Mortality | A high waist circumference is associated with increased risk of a broad range of health conditions and premature death. This value provides an overall estimate of general disease risk. |
- These risk values are estimates, not diagnoses. They indicate elevated statistical risk based on waist circumference alone and should be discussed with appropriate clinical context.
- Waist circumference is the only measurement used for this section — no additional calculations are needed by the practitioner.
- Use this section to help clients understand how abdominal fat affects the body physiologically and motivate engagement with fitness or wellness programs.
- Cancer risks assessed are limited to those with established links to abdominal obesity; genetic or hereditary cancer risk is not reflected here.
If this resolves your issue, no further action is needed.
If the problem persists, contact support and include: the scan date, client profile details, and a screenshot of the Disease Risk section showing unexpected values.
Applies to: HealthPass providers (available today) and all other Styku clients on every plan and in every country (rolling out very soon — no date announced yet).
Still need help? Submit a service ticket in the Styku Business Portal.