Association study of depressive symptoms and periodontitis in an obese population: Analysis based on NHANES data from 2009 to 2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity, depressive symptoms, and periodontitis are major worldwide health concerns. Despite separate studies on both illnesses, no research has directly examined the link between depressive symptoms and periodontitis in obese people. Given the close correlation between obesity and chronic illnesses, as well as the possibility of a bidirectional impact between depressive symptoms and periodontitis, this study aims to investigate the link between depressive symptoms and periodontitis in an obese population.

Methods

This study analyzed data from the NHANES database (2009-2014), including 4,820 persons aged 30 years or older with a BMI over 30. The severity of periodontitis was assessed by clinical attachment loss and probing depth, while symptoms of depressive sympt

SUBMITTER: Li S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11658469 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature