Health related quality of life associated with extreme obesity in adolescents - results from the baseline evaluation of the YES-study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity can significantly reduce health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and may lead to numerous health problems even in youths. This study aimed to investigate whether HRQoL varies among youths with obesity depending on grade of obesity and other factors.

Methods

For the Youths with Extreme obesity Study (YES) (2012-2014), a prospective multicenter cohort study, a baseline sample of 431 obese and extremely obese adolescents and young adults (age 14 to 24 years, BMI ≥30 kg/m²) was recruited at four German university medical centers and one job center. Obesity grade groups (OGG) were defined according to BMI (OGG I: 30-34.9 kg/m², OGG II: 35-39.9 kg/m², OGG III (extreme obesity): ≥40 kg/m²). HRQoL was measured with the Eu

SUBMITTER: Felix J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7059717 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature