Health-related quality of life among 13–14 year old adolescents with overweight−a mixed methods approach

Abstract Background Overweight and obesity are public concerns with risk of adverse health outcomes. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is lower in adolescents than children in general. An increase in body mass index (BMI) is associated with a decrease in HRQoL. The purpose of this study was to...

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Main Authors: T. K. B. Sundar, K. Riiser, M. C. Småstuen, R. Opheim, K. Løndal, K. Glavin, S. Helseth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-020-01413-0