Periodontitis modifies the association between smoking and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Japanese men

Periodontitis was reported to be associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and both diseases are related to smoking. To identify associations between periodontitis, smoking, and COPD, this cross-sectional study enrolled 1474 Japanese men (mean age 55.2 ± 8.9 years) surveyed betwe...

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Main Authors: Furuta, M. (Author), Harland, J. (Author), Takeuchi, K. (Author), Tanaka, S. (Author), Yamashita, Y. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nihon University, School of Dentistry 2018
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