Association of BMI with mortality and health‐related quality of life among 4.4 million adults: Evidence from a nationwide, population‐based, prospective cohort study

We found distinct ranges of BMI for minimized mortality risk and maximized HRQL. The BMI range corresponding to the HRQL is lower than the BMI range corresponding to the lowest risk of death generally. Therefore, it is worth considering how to define the new recommended range for a new BMI based on the goal of 'living a longer and healthier life'.