Decomposition Analysis of the Prevalence of Denture Use Between Rural and Urban Older Individuals With Edentulism in China: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Edentulism impacts the physical health and quality of life of older individuals. The prevalence, influencing factors, and differences in terms of edentulism in urban and rural areas of China are unclear.

Objective

This study investigated the denture-wearing conditions and causes affecting older patients with edentulism in urban and rural areas of China and analyzed the differences.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included the data of 5139 older individuals (age>65 years) with edentulism obtained from 23 Chinese provinces in 2018. Participants were divided into urban and rural groups based on their household registration. Factors influencing denture use in both groups were explored using binary logistic regression, while factors influencing differences in

SUBMITTER: Yuan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11681290 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature