The association between oral health and food avoidance among older adults in the United States

OBJECTIVES: This study examines the association between oral health and food avoidance among older adults in the United States. STUDY DESIGN: A population-based sample of 1,278 adults aged 51+ from the Health and Retirement Study was used. A logistic regression model was performed to evaluate variou...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Lee, Yeonjung Jane, Lee, Hyun-Kee Harry
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2020
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Original Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9461514/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36101684
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.puhip.2020.100011
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Sumario:OBJECTIVES: This study examines the association between oral health and food avoidance among older adults in the United States. STUDY DESIGN: A population-based sample of 1,278 adults aged 51+ from the Health and Retirement Study was used. A logistic regression model was performed to evaluate various oral health conditions and food avoidance behavior among older adults. Results were quantified as odds ratios (OR). RESULTS: This study found a significant association between oral health and food avoidance in older adults. Individuals with teeth loss, poor self-rated oral health, and teeth or gum sensitivity experienced more food avoidance. CONCLUSIONS: Geriatric health care professionals assessing older adults’ well-being can be informed by this study outcome to consider oral health as a potential risk factor for food avoidance. This study can inform policymakers to develop oral health promotion programs and goals for older adults, and also consider nutritional support for older adults with negative oral health conditions.

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