The Relationship between Oral Status and General Health in Subjects Older than 65 According to Selected Items

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  • YOSHIHARA Akihiro
    Division of Preventive Dentistry, Department of Oral Health Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University
  • TAKANO Naoko
    Section of Oral Health, Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital
  • MIYAZAKI Hideo
    Division of Preventive Dentistry, Department of Oral Health Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University

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  • 65歳以上高齢者における全身状態と口腔健康状態の関連 : 特定高齢者判定項目から
  • 65サイ イジョウ コウレイシャ ニ オケル ゼンシン ジョウタイ ト コウクウ ケンコウ ジョウタイ ノ カンレン トクテイ コウレイシャ ハンテイ コウモク カラ

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Recently, the need for preventive care for frail elderly subjects has been recognized. This study aimed to obtain information about the relationship between the oral status and general health in subjects older than 65 years according to selected items related to the frail elderly. We selected 852 subjects older than 65 years who participated in general health examinations. We conducted personal interviews to obtain information regarding habitual function, physical function, nutritional status, social withdrawal, dementia, and depression in addition to the oral status such as chewing function, feelings of suffocation while eating, and dry mouth. We counted the pertinent number of items for habitual function, physical function, nutrition status, social withdrawl, dementia, and depression. We compared the average number of items with oral function, including chewing ability, feelings of suffocation while eating, and dry mouth. The mean number of items for the disorders was higher in the elderly with the oral disorders assessed. In particular, there was a significant difference in the mean number of pertinent items related to dementia and depression between subjects with compared to those without oral disorders. These findings indicate the presence of a significant relationship between the oral status and general health conditions in frail elderly subjects. Preventive activities to maintain a good general status in frail elderly subjects should focus on improving oral function.

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