Prevalence of sarcopenia and association with oral health ‐related quality of life and oral health status in older dental clinic outpatients

ConclusionsSarcopenia was associated with OHRQoL and oral health status in older dental clinic outpatients. The prevalence of sarcopenia in older outpatients visiting the dental clinic was relatively high. Rehabilitation nutrition together with dental care might be necessary for sarcopenia treatment and prevention. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; ••: ••–••

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Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - March 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Masaki Takahashi, Keisuke Maeda, Hidetaka Wakabayashi Tags: Original Article: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Health Source Type: research