The association between BMI and self-reported health among a Brazilian sample: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: To examine the association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and self-rated health status among a representative sample of the Brazilian population.

Methods: This study consists of a secondary analysis of the existing 2019 Brazilian National Health Survey (PNS). Logistic regression models were then used to examine the association between self-reported health status and BMI, while controlling for obesity-related medical conditions and socio-demographic characteristics.