Association between oral health and physical frailty 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

Oral health and function are increasingly recognized as important determinants of overall health in the older population. This systematic review aimed to synthesize current pieces of evidences on how various oral factors are associated with the onset and progression of physical frailty in community-dwelling older adults.

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Research summary

The paper claims that various oral health factors are associated with the onset and progression of physical frailty in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores the connection between oral health and physical frailty, which can be considered a determinant of overall health and longevity in the aging population.

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