Understanding the Impact of Weight on Quality of Life and Willingness to Pay for Obesity Management in the APAC Region.

ABSTRACT: Overweight and obesity are estimated to affect more than 40% of adults in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This study used a cross-sectional online survey to assess the impact of obesity on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) using the Impact of Weight on Quality of Life (IWQOL)-Lite instrument and willingness to pay for obesity management among adults with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 18 kg/m² in Australia, India and South Korea. A total of 2952 adults completed the survey. Most respondents (82%) were concerned with their weight, increasing with obesity class. Rated on a scale of 0-100 (worst to best quality of life), the mean (SD) overall IWQOL-Lite score was 61 (30) with no differences by gender. The mean lowest score was in the self-esteem domain, with female respondents report

SUBMITTER: Ko HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12717460 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature