Prediction of Frailty and Dementia Using Oral Health Impact Profile from a Population-Based Survey

Oral health and dentition have been associated with cognitive ability and frailty, but an applicable screening tool has not yet been developed. This study aimed to establish risk prediction models for dementia and frailty. A sample of 2905 community-dwelling older adults aged ≥58 years usi...

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Main Authors: Chi-Jung Tai, Jen-Hao Chen, Tzyy-Guey Tseng, Yi-Ting Lin, Yu-Han Hsiao, Meng-Chih Lee, Yi-Hsin Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/6/1997