Association Between Oral Health and Frailty Among Older Adults in Madinah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

ConclusionThis study has shown significant associations between oral health indicators namely number of teeth, functional dentition and self-rated oral health, and both FP and FI among Saudi older adults. Nutritional status appeared to mediate the association between oral health and frailty implicating inability to eat in this relationship.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research