Quality of life survey

Quality of life survey

Subject: Report and Indices

Context: With the country grappling with the pandemic, nearly one out of two Indians were found to have a poor quality of life, according to a survey released by Danone India in collaboration with CII.

Concept:

• The survey was conducted by research agency IPSOS across eight Indian cities and scored them on key parameters of physical health, psychological health, social relationships and environment.
• The survey released by Danone India in collaboration with CII.
• Quality of Life (QoL) is an individual’s perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals.
• Nearly one out of two people had a poor quality of life (46.2 per cent).
• More women (50.4 per cent) were found to have poor QoL than men (42 per cent
• Physical health scores of women were less than men. Diet, sleep schedule
• The survey noted that poor dietary habits, erratic sleep schedule and sedentary lifestyle have adversely impacted the quality of life, but added that during the pandemic health and wellness have taken centre stage.
• In terms of cities, Kolkata recorded the highest percentage of people with poor QoL score, followed by Chennai, Delhi, Patna, Hyderabad and Lucknow.
• Mumbai had the highest percentage of people (68 per cent) recording a good quality of life