Are Edentulousness, Oral Health Problems and Poor Health-Related Quality of Life Associated with Malnutrition in Community-Dwelling Elderly (Aged 75 Years and Over)? A Cross-Sectional Study

Are Edentulousness, Oral Health Problems and Poor Health-Related Quality of Life Associated with Malnutrition in Community-Dwelling Elderly (Aged 75 Years and Over)? A Cross-Sectional Study

As the population ages, the risk of becoming malnourished increases. Research has shown that poor oral health can be a risk factor for malnutrition in institutionalized elderly. However, it remains unclear whether oral health problems, edentulousness and health-related quality of life also pose a ri...

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Main Authors: Mieke H. Bakker, Arjan Vissink, Sophie L.W. Spoorenberg, Harriët Jager-Wittenaar, Klaske Wynia, Anita Visser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
community-dwelling
older adults
oral health
edentulousness
complete denture
malnutrition
health-related quality of life (HRQoL)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/12/1965

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