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Objectives This study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life (QoL) among Jordanian adults with chronic disorders. Methods and sampling A cross-sectional design using the convenience sampling technique was implemented and face-to–face interviews were carried out with 915 Jordanians who attended several shopping centers in Northern Jordan. The QoL was assessed using the Short Form 36 (SF-36) Health Survey. Results Data were obtained from 915 Jordanian adults from the general public with a mean age of 33.8 years (standard deviation, SD ± 28.2). Obesity was prevalent in 23.0% of the participants and approximately 35% suffered from musculoskeletal pain. The total SF-36 score for the whole population was 71.2. Physical health was dramatically affected by having different health problems, including rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, and back pain; ( p  < 0.05). Conclusion Musculoskeletal pain, obesity, and asthma are considered to be major factors associated with decreased perception of general health and impairment in both the physical and mental domains of health-related QoL in Northern Jordan.