Associations between oral health and depressive symptoms: Findings from the Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project

Volume: 39, Issue: 3
Published: Jan 13, 2020
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To investigate whether poorer oral health, tooth loss and lower usage of dental services are associated with depressive symptoms in older Australian men. METHODS Cross-sectional study of data collected from participants of the Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project. Depressive symptoms were evaluated by the Geriatric Depression Scale. Chewing capacity was estimated by ability to chew 11 food items. RESULTS The prevalence of...
Paper Details
Title
Associations between oral health and depressive symptoms: Findings from the Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project
Published Date
Jan 13, 2020
Volume
39
Issue
3
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