Table 2

Difference in SF-12 and SF-36 component summary scores for overweight and obesity compared to normal weight after adjustment for age, race, and sex.


PCS-12*
PCS-36*
MCS-12
MCS-36

Normal weight (BMI 18.5–<25 kg/m2)
Reference
Reference
Reference
Reference
Overweight (BMI >25 kg/m2)
-4.0
-1.6
-0.4
-1.0
Obese (BMI >30 kg/m2)
-8.8
-5.7
-2.6
-3.1

Wee et al. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2008 6:11   doi:10.1186/1477-7525-6-11