Physical health-related quality of life in relation to metabolic health and obesity among men and women in Germany.

Julia TruthmannGert B M MensinkAnja Bosy-WestphalUlfert HapkeChrista Scheidt-NaveAnja Schienkiewitz

Published in: Health and quality of life outcomes (2017)

Obesity was significantly related to lower physical HRQoL, independent of metabolic health status. Potential confounders including age, educational status, health-related behaviors, and comorbidities explained parts of the inverse relationship. Associations were evident in both sexes and consistently more pronounced among women than men.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
mental health
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
physical activity
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
polycystic ovary syndrome
weight gain
public health
health information
adipose tissue
body mass index
skeletal muscle
risk assessment
health promotion
breast cancer risk