Oral Health, Disability and Physical Function: Results From Studies of Older People in the United Kingdom and United States of America.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Studies examining the associations between oral health and disability have limited oral health measures. We investigated the association of a range of objectively and subjectively assessed oral health markers with disability and physical function in older age.

Design, setting, and participants

Cross-sectional analyses were based on the British Regional Heart Study (BRHS) comprising men aged 71 to 92 years (n = 2147) from 24 British towns, and the Health, Aging, and Body Composition (HABC) Study comprising men and women aged 71 to 80 years (n = 3075) from the United States. Assessments included oral health (periodontal disease, tooth count, dry mouth, and self-rated oral health), disability, and physical function (grip strength, gait speed, and chair stand test).

SUBMITTER: Kotronia E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7477793 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature