HLQ (Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire) Abbreviation

What is HLQ?

HLQ stands for Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire, a standardized survey used to collect comprehensive health and lifestyle information from study participants.

Information Collected

• Demographics: Age, sex, ethnicity, education
• Medical History: Current and past health conditions
• Medications: Prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Lifestyle Factors: Diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol use
• Family History: Hereditary health conditions

Purpose

The HLQ provides context for interpreting other clinical and omics data. It helps researchers understand how lifestyle factors may influence health outcomes and microbiome composition.

Related Terms

• CMMI ID: Links HLQ data to other participant data
• Cohort: Groups participants by characteristics