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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Association between body mass index and happiness among young adults in Taiwan: a cross-sectional study.

Chi-Fang Lin, Yan-Jhu Su, Hsiao-Fang Kao, Po-Fu Lee, Mei-Ling Chao, Ding-Peng Yeh, Jiann-Cherng Shieh, Chien-Chang Ho

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Chi-Fang LinDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan.
Yan-Jhu SuDepartment of Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, United States.
Hsiao-Fang KaoDepartment of Sports Management, Minghsin University of Science and Technology, Hsinchu County, Taiwan.
Po-Fu LeeDepartment of Leisure Industry and Health Promotion, National Ilan University, Yilan County, Taiwan.
Mei-Ling ChaoDepartment of Nursing, Meiho University, Pingtung County, Taiwan.
Ding-Peng YehDepartment of Sport Management, Aletheia University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Jiann-Cherng ShiehGraduate Institute of Library and Information Studies, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan.
Chien-Chang HoDepartment of Physical Education, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.

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Background: Body mass index (BMI) is widely used as an indicator of physical health and has been associated with various psychological and social outcomes. While previous studies have explored the link between BMI and mental wellbeing, findings remain inconsistent, especially among young adults. This study aimed to examine the associations between BMI and self-reported happiness among young adults in Taiwan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using secondary datasets from the Taiwan National Physical Activity Survey, a nationally representative survey of the Taiwanese population. A total of 10,638 young adults aged 18-44 years were enrolled in this study between August and October 2020. Demographic characteristics, self-reported health status, self-evaluations (comprising height, body weight, BMI, and happiness levels), and residence zip codes were among the data obtained through the national telephone survey. Results: The results revealed that, participants in very happy ( Conclusion: Overall, this study revealed that happiness levels were positively associated with BMI, and the increments of happiness levels may have reducing the risk of underweight occurrence.

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