The features of degenerative diseases and their association with the loss of teeth in the elderly of East Jakarta (Indonesia).
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2008 Jan; 39(1): 184-9
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in English
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ABSTRACT
This epidemiological survey was conducted to find features of degenerative diseases associated with loss of teeth in the elderly. One hundred sixty-seven elderly (> or = 60 years old) people from local government health centers in East Jakarta, Indonesia were included in the study. The degenerative diseases (DM, hypertension, heart disease) were determined by physical examination, laboratory testing and questionnaires. Tooth loss was measured by the DMF-T (decay, missing, filling teeth) index. Oral hygiene condition was based on OHI-S (oral hygiene index simplified) index. The most common degenerative disease was hypertension (45.5%). DM was found a few (3.6%). Approximately 55% of respondents had moderate oral hygiene problems. The demand for professional dental care was low. There was no significant association between degenerative diseases and the loss of teeth. In conclusion, the loss of teeth was not associated with degenerative diseases, but may have been influenced by local factors such as a low demand for dental hygiene.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Oral Hygiene
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Aged, 80 and over
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Aged
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Humans
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Comorbidity
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Tooth Loss
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Diabetes Complications
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Heart Diseases
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Hypertension
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged80
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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