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J Adolesc Health
; 49(1): 90-2, 2011 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21700164
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Psychosocial correlates of medically complex obesity are poorly understood in adolescents. METHODS: Health-related quality of life was examined among 111 obese adolescents with medical comorbidities. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A higher body mass index and greater number of comorbidities were associated with diminished health-related quality of life, thus underscoring the relevance of psychosocial functioning in obese youth.