They are considered Shalock approaches according to quality of life, whereas indicators both for children and for adolescents. Objective: determine if there are differences in the quality of life in children and adolescents from schools of Lima and Ancash. Method: It assessed a total of 307 children and 347 adolescents between 8 and 18 years of Lima and Ancash, through the questionnaire of quality of life for adolescents and questionnaire of quality of life for children.Results: are reported significant differences between children of Lima and Ancash in relation to quality of life indicators, and adolescents in Lima and Ancash, in the personal development and well-being Material dimensions. Conclusion: The indicators will form the basis for proposals to improve the deficit areas and to enhance that are helping people.

They are considered Shalock approaches according to quality of life, whereas indicators both for children and for adolescents. Objective: determine if there are differences in the quality of life in children and adolescents from schools of Lima and Ancash. Method: It assessed a total of 307 children and 347 adolescents between 8 and 18 years of Lima and Ancash, through the questionnaire of quality of life for adolescents and questionnaire of quality of life for children.Results: are reported significant differences between children of Lima and Ancash in relation to quality of life indicators, and adolescents in Lima and Ancash, in the personal development and well-being Material dimensions. Conclusion: The indicators will form the basis for proposals to improve the deficit areas and to enhance that are helping people.