BACKGROUND: Obesity is associated with impairments in health-related quality of life (HRQL), whereas physical activity (PA) is a promoter of HRQL. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the interaction between BMI and PA with HRQL in younger and older Canadian adults. METHODS: Data from the 2012 annual component of the Canadian Community Health Survey (N = 48,041; ≥ 30 years) were used to capture self-reported body mass index (BMI- kg/m2), PA (kcal/kg/day, KKD), and HRQL. Interactions between PA and age on the BMI and HRQL relationship were assessed using general linear models and logistic regression. RESULTS: Those younger (younger: μ = 0.79 ± 0.02; older: μ = 0.70 ± 0.02) and more active (active: μ = 0.82 ± 0.02; moderately active: μ = 0.77 ± 0.03; inactive: μ = 0.73 ± 0.01) reported higher HRQL. Older inactive underweight, normal weight, and overweight adults have lower odds of high HRQL. CONCLUSION: PA was associated with higher HRQL in younger adults. In older adults, BMI and PA influenced HRQL.
BACKGROUND: Obesity is associated with impairments in health-related quality of life (HRQL), whereas physical activity (PA) is a promoter of HRQL. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the interaction between BMI and PA with HRQL in younger and older Canadian adults. METHODS: Data from the 2012 annual component of the Canadian Community Health Survey (N = 48,041; ≥ 30 years) were used to capture self-reported body mass index (BMI- kg/m2), PA (kcal/kg/day, KKD), and HRQL. Interactions between PA and age on the BMI and HRQL relationship were assessed using general linear models and logistic regression. RESULTS: Those younger (younger: μ = 0.79 ± 0.02; older: μ = 0.70 ± 0.02) and more active (active: μ = 0.82 ± 0.02; moderately active: μ = 0.77 ± 0.03; inactive: μ = 0.73 ± 0.01) reported higher HRQL. Older inactive underweight, normal weight, and overweight adults have lower odds of high HRQL. CONCLUSION: PA was associated with higher HRQL in younger adults. In older adults, BMI and PA influenced HRQL.
Authors: Katharina Wick; Oliver Faude; Susanne Schwager; Lukas Zahner; Lars Donath Journal: Int Arch Occup Environ Health Date: 2015-10-28 Impact factor: 3.015
Authors: Anthonia U Chinweuba; Ijeoma L Okoronkwo; Agnes N Anarado; Noreen E Agbapuonwu; Ngozi P Ogbonnaya; Chikaodili N Ihudiebube-Splendor Journal: BMC Womens Health Date: 2018-01-10 Impact factor: 2.809
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