The association between the quality of life and BMI among adults
The association between the quality of life and BMI among adults

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: For the assessment of a body weight, we can use measuring the body composition, various anthropometric measurements, but a very simple tool may comprise the assessment according to the body mass index (BMI). Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine the association between BMI values and the quality of life. Methods: We used the body mass index (BMI) for the assessment according to body weight. We also used a standardised WHOQOL BREF questionnaire of the quality of life (the brief version) of the World Health Organization. The study sample included 323 adults aged 18 - 65. The study sample was divided into two groups based on the BMI values and gender — BMI lower than 25 kg/m2 and BMI of 25 kg/m2 or higher. Results and conclusions: In the group of respondents with BMI < 25 kg/m2 . In the environmental domain, higher values than the population standard were achieved in both groups.

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