Association between Number of Teeth and Eating out of Home: A 2019 Statistical Survey of the Japanese Representative Population.

ABSTRACT: Eating out of home (EOH), with its diverse food options, can benefit those with difficulty preparing their meals, especially older adults. Oral health status may be a determinant of EOH, as food accessibility is influenced by oral health, but this association remains unclear. This cross-sectional study used merged data from two national statistical surveys conducted in 2019. Participants were individuals aged ≥ 65 years who responded to both surveys. The frequency of EOH (

SUBMITTER: Kinugawa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11243636 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature