Perceived swallowing problems and mortality risk in very elderly people ≥85 years old: Results of the Tokyo Oldest Old Survey on Total Health study

ConclusionPerceived swallowing disorders should be verified by a clinical examination, as they are associated with other health outcomes and increased all‐cause mortality.

Source: Gerodontology - March 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Toshimitsu Iinuma, Takumi Hirata, Yasumichi Arai, Michiyo Takayama, Yukiko Abe, Motoko Fukumoto, Yusuke Fukui, Nobuhito Gionhaku Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research