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Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving community-dwelling older adults from Valencia (Spain) and Li\u00e8ge (Belgium). Participants were assessed using the SarQoL questionnaire, which measures health-related quality of life specifically for sarcopenia, and a sarcopenic obesity diagnostic method based on a combination of the EWGSOP2 criteria for sarcopenia and of body mass index for obesity. The sample included diverse demographic and clinical characteristics to ensure comprehensive analysis. Statistical methods were employed to compare the outcomes between the two populations. Results: The study highlighted a significant relationship between quality-of-life scores and the prevalence of sarcopenic obesity in the Spanish and Belgian populations. The SarQoL questionnaire effectively identified lower quality of life in individuals with sarcopenic obesity, demonstrating its potential as a reliable screening tool across different populations. In conclusion, the SarQoL questionnaire proved to be an effective tool for evaluating quality of life and for screening individuals with sarcopenic obesity. Conclusions: Future research should prioritize longitudinal studies to determine the SarQoL questionnaire\u2019s predictive value and investigate interventions to alleviate the adverse effects of sarcopenic obesity. 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