Association between education level and dentition status in Japanese adults: <scp>J</scp>apan public health center‐based oral health study

Ueno, Masashi; Ohara, Satoko; Inoue, Manami; Tsugane, Shoichiro; Kawaguchi, Yoko

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0528.2012.00697.x

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“…Based on the results of the present study and on the grouping of tools used for lifestyle, majority of the subjects studied were in the moderate level and this result is consistent with the results of the studies done by Babak et al, [13], Ueno et al, [16] and Hanioka et al, [17]. The findings of the study done by Heshmati et al, [18] about the lifestyle in Golestan province have reported a desirable lifestyle of the elderly people.…”

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Lifestyle and Factors Associated with the Elderly People Referred to the Pension Fund

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Niknami

Mirhadian

et al. 2017

J Holist Nurs Midwifery

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Introduction: The world's elderly population is increasing; along with this growth, their health problems gain importance. Meanwhile, healthy lifestyle is a valuable resource for reducing the incidence of health problems and their consequences. It can enhance recovery, deal with life stressors and improve the quality of life. Objective: The present study aimed to assess the lifestyle of elderly people and factors related to it in individuals who were referred to the pension fund in Rasht city. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which 384 members of the pension fund in Rasht city participated. The data collection tools included the demographic questionnaire, the lifestyle questionnaire, including 5 domains of lifestyle and the medical outcomes study-social support survey (MOS-SSS). Data was collected through interviews and then analyzed using the descriptive and inferential statistics, ANOVA, t-test, Spearman's correlation coefficient and regression model. Results: As many as 65.6% of the sample was men and 34.4% women in the age group of 60-65 years. The mean score of lifestyle was 123.82. The results indicated a statistically significant relationship between the lifestyle of elderly people and the absence of chronic illnesses (p=0.022), education level (p=0.006) and housing status (p=0.022). Regression analysis showed that housing, income and social support conditions are factors associated with lifestyle (R² = 0.15, p=0.0001). Conclusion: It was found that the level of education and social support is among the effective factors influencing lifestyle of elderly people. As the lifestyle of most individuals was at a moderate level, it is necessary to conduct training programs of healthy lifestyle for the elderly seriously.

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Lifestyle and Factors Associated with the Elderly People Referred to the Pension Fund

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Niknami

Mirhadian

et al. 2017

J Holist Nurs Midwifery

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“…In Japan, a study of 1201 community residents aged 55 to 75 years showed that those with higher educational levels had a greater likelihood of having 20 or more teeth. 23 Another study, of elderly Japanese aged 65 years or older, showed that subjects with 9 years of education or less had a significantly higher risk of having 19 or fewer teeth than did those with at least 13 years of education. 24 These present and past findings suggest a significant association between low education level and tooth loss among both the elderly and middle-aged populations in Japan.…”

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“…3 , 16 – 20 There have also been several studies on the associations of tooth loss with nutritional status 21 , 22 and educational level. 23 , 24 However, because most of those studies were conducted among elderly populations, there is little information on factors related to tooth loss in middle-aged populations. Moreover, there have been few studies in Japan on the associations of tooth loss with laboratory variables.…”

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Factors Related to Tooth Loss Among Community-Dwelling Middle-aged and Elderly Japanese Men

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Ohsawa

Yaegashi

et al. 2013

Journal of Epidemiology

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BackgroundUsing data from a large-scale community-based Japanese population, we attempted to identify factors associated with tooth loss in middle-aged and elderly men.MethodsA total of 8352 men aged 40 to 79 years who lived in the north of the main island of Japan and underwent health checkups were enrolled between 2002 and 2005. Number of teeth was assessed by the question, “How many teeth do you have (0, 1–9, 10–19, or ≥20)?”. On the basis of the answer to this question, participants were classified into 2 groups (≤19 teeth or ≥20 teeth). Using multivariate logistic regression, factors related to having 19 or fewer teeth were estimated.ResultsThe numbers (percentages) of participants who had 0, 1 to 9, 10 to 19, and 20 or more teeth were 1764 (21.1%), 1779 (21.3%), 1836 (22.0%), and 2973 (35.6%), respectively. Among the participants overall and those aged 65 to 79 years, having 19 or fewer teeth was significantly associated with older age, smoking status (current smoking and ex-smoking), and low education level. In addition, men with 19 or fewer teeth were more likely to have a low body mass index and low serum albumin level and less likely to be current alcohol drinkers. Among men aged 40 to 64 years, but not men aged 65 to 79 years, those with 19 or fewer teeth were more likely to have a low serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level and high glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level.ConclusionsSmoking, low education level, and poor nutritional status were associated with tooth loss among middle-aged and elderly Japanese men.

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“…Their ability and enthusiasm on carrying out the work of oral health care for the Tibetans should be improved. In addition, school based oral health promotion to students should be implemented focusing on skill based learning and attitudes towards health [10] because providing appropriate oral health information from an early age within school education program appears necessary to enhance health literacy and lessen the inequalities in dental health [15]. Thus, Tibetan people and their next generation will be aware of the importance of oral health much earlier.…”

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Oral health survey and oral health questionnaire for high school students in Tibet, China

Hou

Mei²,

Xu³

et al. 2014

Head Face Med

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ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to identify the oral health status as well as oral health practices and access for care of graduating senior high school Tibetan students in Shannan prefecture of Tibet.MethodsBased on standards of the 3rd Chinese National Oral Epidemiological Survey and WHO Oral Health Surveys, 1907 graduating students from three senior high schools were examined for caries, periodontitis, dental fluorosis, and oral hygiene status. The questionnaire to the students addressed oral health practices and present access to oral medical services.ResultsDental caries prevalence (39.96%) and mean DMFT (0.97) were high in Tibetan students. In community periodontal indexes, the detection rate of gingivitis and dental calculus were 59.50% and 62.64%, respectively. Oral hygiene index-simplified was 0.69, with 0.36 and 0.33 in debris index-simplified and calculus index-simplified, respectively. Community dental fluorosis index was 0.29, with 8.13% in prevalence rate. The questionnaire showed students had poor oral health practices and unawareness for their needs for oral health services. It was also noted that the local area provides inadequate oral medical services.ConclusionsTibetan students had higher prevalence of dental diseases and lower awareness of oral health needs. The main reasons were geographical environment, dietary habit, students’ attitude to oral health, and lack of oral health promotion and education. Oral health education and local dentists training should be strengthened to get effective prevention of dental diseases.

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Association between education level and dentition status in Japanese adults: Japan public health center‐based oral health study

Cited by 45 publications

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Lifestyle and Factors Associated with the Elderly People Referred to the Pension Fund

Lifestyle and Factors Associated with the Elderly People Referred to the Pension Fund

Factors Related to Tooth Loss Among Community-Dwelling Middle-aged and Elderly Japanese Men

Oral health survey and oral health questionnaire for high school students in Tibet, China

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