THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY MASS INDEX AND LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG ADULT RUSSIANS

Significance. A positive assessment of life satisfaction is important for building a sense general social well-being in the country. Meanwhile, body mass index can be one factors determining this assessment. The purpose study was to assess relationship between adult Russians and their with based on empirical analysis. Material methods. analysis data Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey 10 years (2010-2019). object respondents aged 18 older, except pregnant women. Econometric modeling used estimate self- life. Results. shows that increases until reaches lower threshold morbid obesity (38 women 39 men) other things being equal, afterwards it starts decline. Conclusions. results conclude some residents Russia excessive do not consider as factor decreasing Implementation educational activities aimed at raising public awareness about negative health consequences associated overweight help both reduce share obese Russians, increase self-assessment