Impact of Body Mass Index on Quality of Life in Belgrade
Author Information
Author(s): Vasiljevic Nadja, Ralevic Sonja, Marinkovic Jelena, Kocev Nikola, Maksimovic Milos, Milosevic Gorica, Tomic Jelena
Primary Institution: Institute of Hygiene and Medical Ecology, University of Belgrade
Hypothesis
How does body mass index affect health-related quality of life in the urban population of Belgrade?
Conclusion
Increased BMI significantly impacts physical health more than mental health in the urban population of Belgrade, especially among obese individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- 46.6% of males and 22.1% of females in the study were overweight.
- Obese males had significantly lower scores in physical functioning compared to normal weight males.
- Obese females reported lower health-related quality of life in all aspects of physical functioning.
Takeaway
If you weigh more, it can make you feel less healthy, especially when it comes to moving around and doing things, but it doesn't always affect how happy you feel.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using questionnaires to assess health-related quality of life and BMI among 5,000 randomly selected adults in Belgrade.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reporting and the exclusion of underweight individuals.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional and relies on self-reported data, which may not accurately reflect actual health status.
Participant Demographics
Adults over 18 years old, residing in Belgrade for at least 10 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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