Association between dentures and the rate of falls in dementia

Association between dentures and the rate of falls in dementia

Background: Poor oral health, chronic diseases, functional decline, and low cognitive ability can increase the risk of falls in the elderly. Objectives: The current study aimed to show the effects of oral health, diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HT), heart disease, functional status, and sociod...

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Main Authors: Eshkoor, Sima Ataollahi, Tengku Abdul Hamid, Tengku Aizan, Hassan Nudin, Siti Sa'adiah, Chan, Yoke Mun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2014
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/36580/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/36580/1/Association%20between%20dentures%20and%20the%20rate%20of%20falls%20in%20dementia.pdf

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