title: Scaling the heights of quality of life.
abstract: Measuring always involves abstracting reality. Measuring an abstraction like quality of life is a daunting task. Numerous conceptual and methodological issues must be addressed, but the challenges should not deter the journey.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0374, USA.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Kane
mesh_terms: D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires