Association of changes in the number of teeth on psychological distress among community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aging populations worldwide face a substantial burden of psychological distress that affects their quality of life and overall health. Oral health is associated with psychological distress; however, the effect of changes in the number of teeth on psychological distress remains unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the association of changes in the number of teeth with the development of psychological distress among community-dwelling older adults in Taipei City.

Methods

From 2005 to 2013, 62,119 community-dwelling individuals aged 65 years and older participated in the physical examination program in Taipei. We collected data on the number of teeth during each examination. Psychological distress was defined as a score of ≥6 on the Brief Symptoms Rating Scale. A ge

SUBMITTER: Chou YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11907760 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature