Lifestyles and health-related quality of life in Chinese people: a national family study

Abstract

Background: There were few studies that investigated health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of the general population in China, and many of them reported limitations in sampling. Objective: To investigate the relationship between lifestyles and HRQoL in the Chinese population in both individual and family levels. Method: Online questionnaires were distributed across China to collect demographic information and participants’ HRQoL using EuroQoL 5 Dimension scales. The EuroQoL Group’s 5 Dimension scale (EQ-5D) index and EuroQoL Group’s visual analog scale (EQ VAS) score were calculated to evaluate the HRQoL. Results: A total of 1305 valid questionnaires were included. Higher HRQoL was found in people with intend to lower oil intake, intend to lower salt intake, intend to lower sugar intake, balanced diet, moderate sports every week, a sport hobby and joining a fitness organization (all p