Is there an occupational status gradient in the development of periodontal disease in Japanese workers? A 5-year prospective cohort study

Background: Development of periodontal disease (PD) may be affected by socioeconomic status. This study examined the relationship between occupational status and PD in a 5-year prospective cohort of Japanese workers. Methods: In total, 19,633 participants had initial examinations at the Aichi Healt...

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Main Author: Koichiro Irie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Epidemiological Association 2017-02-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0917504016300740