Relationship between tooth loss and mortality in 80-year-old Japanese community-dwelling subjects

• Main Authors: Torisu Takehiro (Author), Hamasaki Tomoko (Author), Sonoki Kazuo (Author), Yoshida Akihiro (Author), Awano Shuji (Author), Soh Inho (Author), Takata Yutaka (Author), Ansai Toshihiro (Author), Sogame Akira (Author), Shimada Naoko (Author), Takehara Tadamichi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Findings from several studies suggest associations between tooth loss and health outcomes, including malnutrition, poor quality of life, and mortality, in older individuals. However, limited information is available regarding whether...