Network analysis of demographics, dietary habits and health-related quality of life among northern Chinese population.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Previous studies have linked demographics and dietary habits to health-related quality of life (HRQoL), but the interrelationships among these factors have not been extensively explored using network analysis. We aimed to describe network patterns of demographics, dietary intake and HRQoL in northern Chinese population.

Methods

We conducted a population-based cross-sectional study using baseline survey data from the Shaanxi cohort of the Regional Ethnic Cohort Study in Northwest China, collected from June 2018 to May 2019 (n=32 110). HRQoL was assessed using the Short-Form Health Survey 12, dietary intake was evaluated via a validated semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire, and demographic information was collected. Mixed graphical models were used for ne

SUBMITTER: Chacha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12593441 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature