Dental prosthetic treatment needs in Mexican elders: Influence of socioeconomic position

Abstract

Background. According to the Global Burden of Oral Conditions in 1990-2010 report, oral diseases are highly prevalent. Tooth loss is also a prevalent oral condition. Poor oral health compromises healthy aging, as it impacts an older person's quality of life and general health.

Prevalence of multimorbidity in subjects aged ≥60 years in a developing country

“…Part of the methodology has been published previously. 15 – 17 After obtaining the corresponding permissions, the candidates were invited to participate in the study and were informed of the objectives of the investigation and the confidentiality about the data management. The inclusion criteria were as follows: 1) subjects of either sex, 2) ≥60 years of age, 3) authorized to participate in the research, and 4) enrollment in the aforementioned groups.…”

Association of Edentulism with Various Chronic Diseases in Mexican Elders 60+ Years: Results of a Population-Based Survey

“…Similarly, in Mexico, dental caries on primary [ 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ] and permanent [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ] dentitions as well as periodontal diseases [ 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ] are presented as challenges to public health. In addition to this, a large percentage of the Mexican population has considerable unmet treatment needs; various studies indicate that they are concentrated in populations with the worst socioeconomic conditions [ 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 ]. This situation generates a significant disease and economic burden for families and for the Mexican health system [ 9 , 10 ].…”

Association of Edentulism With Various Chronic Diseases in Mexican Elders 60+ Years: Results of a Population-Based Survey

“…Similarly, in Mexico dental caries on primary [6][7][8][9][10] and permanent [8][9][10][11][12][13] dentitions as well as periodontal diseases [14][15][16][17] are presented as challenges to public health. In addition to this, a large percentage of the Mexican population has considerable unmet treatment needs; various studies indicate that they are concentrated in populations with the worst socioeconomic conditions [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. This situation generates a significant disease and economic burden for families and for the Mexican health system [9,10].…”