Health-related quality of life in obese persons seeking treatment.

摘要: Background The relationship between obesity and increased risks of morbidity mortality is well established. Less known about the impact on functional health status subjective well-being. Methods We examined health-related quality life (HRQL), measured by Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36), clinical characteristics 312 consecutive persons seeking outpatient treatment for at a university-based weight management center. SF-36 scores were adjusted sociodemographic factors various comorbidities, including depression, to better estimate effect HRQL. Health-related obese patients was then compared with that general population sample who have other chronic medical conditions. Results Compared norms, participants had mean body-mass index (BMI) 38.1 reported significantly lower (i.e., more impairment) all eight quality-of-life domains, especially bodily pain vitality. morbidly (mean BMI, 48.7) worse physical, social, role functioning, perceived health, greater than did either mildly 29.2) or moderately severely 34.5). also disability due Conclusions Obesity profoundly affects life. Bodily prevalent problem among loss may be an important consideration in this population.