Oral Health Differences Between Middle-Aged and Older Adults in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and aims

The oral health characteristics of middle-aged and older adults exhibit variations. This study identifies the various factors associated with oral health among middle-aged and older adults through a subgroup analysis by age group of data representative of the South Korean population.

Methods

We examined influencing factors: demographic, socioeconomic, dental, physical attributes, psychological, and mental attributes. Oral health was assessed using the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index. The participants were divided into two groups: those under 65 years of age (middle-aged) and those over 65 years of age (older adults). We used multiple linear regression analysis and dominance analysis to determine the dominant factors associated with oral health.

SUBMITTER: Ji Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11806306 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature