Relationship between the number of lost teeth and the occurrence of depressive symptoms in middle-aged adults
Martyna Głuszek-Osuch,
Elżbieta Cieśla,
Edyta Suliga
Abstract:Background
Many recent studies suggest the existence of a relationship between oral health and the occurrence of depressive symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the number of lost teeth and the occurrence of depressive symptoms in middle-aged adults.
Methods
The research material included the data of 11,901 individuals aged 40–64 years (7967 women). Depressive symptoms were used as outcome variables. The declared number of lost teeth was analysed according to the following … Show more
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