QUALITY OF LIFE, MENTAL HEALTH AND SLEEP DISORDERS IN OBESE PEOPLE OF WORKING AGE

Abstract

The prevalence of obesity is growing every year being a risk factor for many non communicable diseases. The etiological factors of obesity are mainly nutritional factor and physical inactivity, but mental health, quality of sleep and life of patients are of great importance, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic in the world. Conclusions. Obese patients had a high degree of abdominal obesity, low physical and social activity, higher degrees of depression and anxiety, daytime sleepiness and lower quality of sleep, which resulted in a lower quality of life.