Associations between health-related quality of life and measures of adiposity among Filipino adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Estimate associations between the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and adiposity in a low-income population.

Methods

In a cluster random sample of 3796 Filipinos aged 40-70 years in Nueva Ecija province, we measured body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and six dimensions of HRQoL using the 20-item Short Form Health Survey. We stratified by sex and used nonparametric regression to graph mean HRQoL in each dimension by BMI, WC, and WHR. We used ordinary least squares regression to estimate differences in each HRQoL dimension by categories of BMI, WC, and WHR adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics and smoking.

Results

Mean HRQoL was lowest for health perception (Males: 67.5 (SD = 15.9); Females: 66.7 (15.8)) an

SUBMITTER: Capuno J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9605333 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature