Age and sex differences in comorbidities in adult temporomandibular disorders: A cross-sectional study using Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the relationship between Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and associated comorbidities in groups matched according to age and sex.

Methods

Using data from the cross-sectional fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Of the 25,534 eligible KNHANES, 17,762 adults aged ≥19 years who responded to survey questionnaire on TMD and comorbidities. Subjects were classified into eight groups according to age and sex. Logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the association between TMD and comorbidities according to age and sex.

Results

Of the enrolled participants, 2,107 (11.86%) complained of ≥1 TMD symptoms. In all groups, odds ratios (ORs) for prevalence of TMD were >1 in those with tinnitus. Rhinitis was

SUBMITTER: Park HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10760688 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature