Deteriorated oral health and function as risk factors for physical disability and mortality in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Min Jung Ko, Seongwoo Seo, Jong Seob So, Hoi-In Jung, Hong-Seop Kho, Kyung Lhi Kang, Seung-Ryong Ha, Nam-Hee Kim, Jina Lee Linton, Jeong-Hyun Kang

Division of Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA), Seoul, Republic of Korea.Division of Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA), Seoul, Republic of Korea. · pubmed

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Abstract

This comprehensive systematic review examined the relationship between oral health and function and the incidence of physical disability and mortality.

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Research summary

Deteriorated oral health and function are associated with increased risk of physical disability and mortality in older adults. This paper is relevant as it explores factors that may contribute to the overall health and longevity of aging individuals, addressing aspects that could influence age-related decline.

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