ArticleInternational journal of obesity (2005)2026
Obesity and self-rated health in middle-aged Danes.
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objectivesTo examine the association between obesity and self-rated health among Danish middle-aged adults, both overall and across health-related subgroups.
methodsThis population-based cross-sectional study enrolled 87,934 Danish residents aged 50-65 who completed an online questionnaire in 2021, including items on lifestyle behaviors, psychological health, and anthropometric measurements. Self-rated health was assessed using the question, "How do you find your overall health?" and categorized as "good" (combining "excellent", "very good", and "good") and "poor" (combining "less good" and "bad"). We calculated prevalences and prevalence ratios of poor health across BMI levels using Poisson regression adjusted for age, sex, and education level.
resultsHigher BMI levels were strongly associated with the prevalence of poor self-rated health: 10% of participants in the normal-weight group (BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m
conclusionIn middle-aged adults, a higher BMI level or increased waist circumference was strongly associated with poorer self-rated health. Obesity may indicate an unmet need for addressing health deficits beyond the effects of comorbid diseases.
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