Number of teeth and chewing satisfaction related to cardiometabolic, vascular diseases and self-perception of health in older adults

Aims: To determine the association of chewing satisfaction and number of teeth with cardiometabolic and vascular diseases and self-perception of health (SPH) in the elderly. Methods: An observational and population-based cross-sectional study was conducted with the participating elderly of the Multi...

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Main Authors: Pedro, Rejane Eliete Luz, Jacondino, Camila Bittencourt, Rosemberg, Laura Schlatter, Schwanke, Carla Helena Augustin, Bós, Ângelo José Gonçalves, DeCarli, Geraldo Attilio, Silva Filho, Irênio Gomes da
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (EDIPUCRS) 2013-01-01
Series:PAJAR - Pan American Journal of Aging Research
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Online Access:http://revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br/ojs/index.php/pajar/article/view/15362/10889