scholarly journals Association between low potassium intake and the number of teeth in Korean adults: based on the national data (2013–2015)

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun-Jeong Kim ◽  
Hye-Ju Lee
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Potassium Intake ◽  
Number Of Teeth ◽  
Calcium Phosphorus ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

AbstractGeneral health and oral health are very closely related. This study aimed to analyze the nutritional factors associated with the number of present teeth in Korean elderly adults. A total of 6,356 individuals were surveyed from the sixth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted from 2013–2015. The number of existing teeth was divided into three categories: 0–10, 11–20, and over 21, and the nutrition survey covers eating habits, food frequency and food intake using face-to-face interviews. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association between nutrient intake and the number of existing teeth after adjusting for socio-demographic factors and general and oral health behaviors and status. As age increases, the number of teeth decreases. Individuals with more teeth had a significantly higher mean daily intake of protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and riboflavin (p < 0.05). After adjusting for sociodemographic factors in model 1 and the lower number of teeth in model 2, the strength of the association between the number of teeth and daily calcium intake remained significant. Statistically significant associations were present for dietary potassium intake in models 1 and 2 and in the 11–20 teeth group in model 3 (p < 0.05). We demonstrated a significant association between calcium and potassium intake and the number of teeth.

scholarly journals The role of boron in prevention of osteoarticular diseases and its distribution in the Republic of Moldova

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 54-64
Author(s):  
Maria-Victoria RACU ◽  
Ion Romulus SCOREI ◽  
Iurie PINZARU
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Boron Concentration ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Well Water ◽  
Republic Of Moldova ◽  
Calcium Phosphorus ◽  
Calcium Magnesium ◽  
The Republic

Introduction. Boron is a trace mineral that is supposed to be essential for human health. Organic plant based boron compounds are highly bioavailable for humans and can positively influence minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and act in synergy with vitamin D, which are beneficial for osteoarticular health. Material and methods. We made an analysis of 126 bibliographic sources and mapped the Republic of Moldova to the content of boron in deep water and to the adults’ prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory polyarthropathy. Results. Boron is important for osteogenesis and its deficiency can lead to impaired growth and abnormal bones development. It supports bone health in postmenopausal women by reducing urinary loss of the minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, which are essential for bone building. In countries where soil was depleted of boron and daily intake of this mineral was 1 mg or lower, the incidence of arthritis was between 20 and 70%. In Moldova, in the regions where boron concentration in deep drinking water were low (0.28 mg/L in well water and 0.51 mg/L in artesian well water) in Soroca in 2019, the prevalence with the rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory polyarthropathy were high (51.6 per 10000 inhabitants) with one exception, UTA Gagauzia (35.1 per 10000 inhabitants), where we found a high boron concentration in deep drinking water (2.05 mg/L in well water and 2.2 mg/L in artesian well water) in 2015. Conclusions. Boron can affect bone metabolism. In regions where boron concentration in deep drinking water is low, the osteoarticular morbidity can be higher with the exception of UTA Gagauzia, where we suppose that dietary pattern can be a cause of these results. In the future we will study eating habits in this region and a clearer conclusion will be made.

scholarly journals Does the condition of the mouth and teeth affect the ability to eat certain foods, nutrient and dietary intake and nutritional status amongst older people?

2001 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 797-803 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Sheiham ◽  
J Steele
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Older People ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Number Of Teeth ◽  
Plasma Ascorbate ◽  
Chewing Ability ◽  
Natural Teeth

AbstractObjectives:To assess how the dental status of older people affected their stated ability to eat common foods, their nutrient intake and some nutrition-related blood analytes.Design:Cross-sectional survey part of nation-wide British National Diet and Nutrition Survey: people aged 65 years and older. Data from a questionnaire were linked to clinical data and data from four-day weighed dietary records. Two separate representative samples: a free-living and an institutional sample. Seven-hundred-and-fifty-three free-living and 196 institution subjects had a dental exam and interview.Results:About one in five dentate (with natural teeth) free-living people had difficulty eating raw carrots, apples, well-done steak or nuts. Foods such as nuts, apples and raw carrots could not be eaten easily by over half edentate (without natural teeth but with dentures) people in institutions. In free-living, intakes of most nutrients and fruit and vegetables were significantly lower in edentate than dentate. Perceived chewing ability increased with increasing number of teeth. Daily intake of non-starch polysaccharides, protein, calcium, non-haem iron, niacin, vitamin C and intrinsic and milk sugars were significantly lower in edentate. Plasma ascorbate and retinol were significantly lower in the edentate than dentate. Plasma ascorbate was significantly related to the number of teeth and posterior contacting pairs of teeth.Conclusions:The presence, number and distribution of natural teeth are related to the ability to eat certain foods, affecting nutrient intakes and two biochemical measures of nutritional status.

scholarly journals Association between Oral Health Status and Relative Handgrip Strength in 11,337 Korean

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (22) ◽  
pp. 5425
Author(s):  
Ji-Eun Kim ◽  
Na-Yeong Kim ◽  
Choong-Ho Choi ◽  
Ki-Ho Chung
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Systemic Health

Grip strength is a simple indicator of physical strength and is closely associated with systemic health. Conversely, oral health has also been reported to have an important association with systemic health. The present study aimed to assess the effect of oral health status on relative handgrip strength. The data pertaining to 11,337 participants were obtained by means of the seventh Korea National Health and Nutrition Survey (2016 to 2018). Oral health status was evaluated on the basis of the presence of periodontitis and number of remaining teeth (PT, present teeth). Relative handgrip strength was evaluated by means of a digital dynamometer and the value pertaining to the lower 25% of measurements was used as the quartile by gender. The association between oral health status and relative handgrip strength was evaluated by means of multiple regression analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis with covariate correction. Analysis of the crude model revealed a significant association in the group of patients with periodontal disease (odds ratio = 1.69, 95% confidence interval: 1.51–1.89). However, analysis with adjusted covariates revealed that the association was not statistically significant. Moreover, statistical analysis after adjustment for covariates revealed a consistent correlation between PT and relative handgrip strength as categorical and continuous variables. Hence, the present study observed a significant association between oral health status and relative handgrip strength among the Korean adult population.

scholarly journals Acceptance of a COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 210
Author(s):  
Masaki Machida ◽  
Itaru Nakamura ◽  
Takako Kojima ◽  
Reiko Saito ◽  
Tomoki Nakaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
Protective Measure ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccine Acceptance

Vaccination could be a key protective measure against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and it is important to understand the acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine among the general public. However, there is no study on the acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine in Japan. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy situation in Japan and assess the factors associated with such issues. This was a cross-sectional study based on an internet survey completed by 2956 people. Participants were asked to indicate how likely they were to get vaccinated for COVID-19. In addition, the participants responded to questions regarding sociodemographic factors, attitudes, and beliefs regarding COVID-19 infection and vaccination. The proportion of participants with a high likelihood of getting a COVID-19 vaccine was 62.1%. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that vaccine acceptance was lower among several sociodemographic groups, such as women, adults aged 20–49 years, and those with a low-income level. Several psychological factors, especially the perceived effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine, and willingness to protect others by getting oneself vaccinated, were associated with vaccine acceptance. Our results indicate that the perceived effectiveness of the vaccine and willingness to protect others may play an important role in the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Relationship of smoking and smoking cessation with number of teeth present: JPHC Oral Health Study*

Oral Diseases ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Yanagisawa ◽  
T Marugame ◽  
S Ohara ◽  
M Inoue ◽  
S Tsugane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Number Of Teeth ◽  
Relationship Of

scholarly journals Patterns of Change in Dietary Habits and Physical Activity during Lockdown in Spain Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 300
Author(s):  
Carmen Pérez-Rodrigo ◽  
Marta Gianzo Citores ◽  
Gotzone Hervás Bárbara ◽  
Fátima Ruiz-Litago ◽  
Luis Casis Sáenz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Change ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
Active Cluster

Background: Lockdown due to COVID-19 influenced food habits and lifestyles with potential negative health impact. This study aims to identify patterns of change in eating habits and physical activity during COVID-19 lockdown in Spain and to identify associations with sociodemographic factors and usual habits. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1155 adults recruited online to answer a 10-section questionnaire. The protocol assessed usual diet by means of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire, usual physical activity (PA) and supplement use, dietary changes, sedentary time, PA, exposure to sunlight, sleep quality, and smoking during confinement. Patterns of dietary change were identified by factor analysis. Factor scores were included in cluster analysis together with change in PA. Results: Six patterns of dietary change were identified that together with PA changes during lockdown defined three clusters of lifestyle change: a cluster less active, a more active cluster, and a third cluster as active as usual. People who were usually less active were more likely to be classified in the cluster that increased physical activity in confinement. Scores of the Healthy Mediterranean-Style dietary pattern were higher in this group. Conclusions: Different patterns of change in lifestyles in confinement suggest the need to tailor support and advice to different population groups.

Analysis of Socio-demographic Factors Influencing Households Participation in Sustainable Food Waste-management in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 488-498
Author(s):  
Innocent A. Jereme ◽  
Chamhuri Siwar ◽  
Rawshan Ara Begum ◽  
Basri Abdul Talib
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Food Wastes ◽  
Municipal Solid Wastes ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Small Family Size ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Most local authorities in Malaysia spent as much as 60-70 percent of their annual budget to dispose food waste together with other municipal solid wastes to landfills. It is time for Malaysians to start reducing food waste through sustainable method, as it is becoming an uphill task to manage food wastes generated in Malaysia. When households reduce the amount of food waste generated in a sustainable way, it could help reduce cost, and other related bills for households, and as well in running their other daily activities. The main objective of this study is to assess how sociodemographic factors of households in Selangor and Terengganu influence their behaviour towards participation in sustainable food wastes management program. The study applied purposive nonrandom sampling consisting of 333 respondents, 257 were from Selangor and 76 from Terengganu. Primary data was collected through structured questionnaire. Descriptive and logistics regression model analysis were used to analyze the data. Findings have shown 48.7 percent of Terengganu respondents spent not more than RM100 on food per week, while Selangor had 41.2 percent within the same period who spent such amount. 35.4 percent of Selangor respondents spent between RM101-200 compared to Terengganu which spent same amount at 30.3 percent within the same periods. The survey shows 43.2 percent of Selangor households disposed 1-3kg food wastes, while Terengganu on the other hand had 51.3 percent who disposed same quantities of food wastes per week. Respondents with higher education, those on government jobs, small family size and ethnicity have significant impacts on the respondents' behaviour towards participation in sustainable food waste management program. Note: US$1=RM4.09

Oral Status and Dementia Onset: Mediation of Nutritional and Social Factors

2021 ◽  
pp. 002203452110493
Author(s):  
S. Kiuchi ◽  
U. Cooray ◽  
T. Kusama ◽  
T. Yamamoto ◽  
H. Abbas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Baseline Survey ◽  
Fruit Intake ◽  
Number Of Teeth ◽  
Stratified Analysis ◽  
Dementia Onset

Some modifiable risk factors for dementia are closely related to oral health. Although eating and speaking abilities are fundamental oral functions, limited studies have focused on the effect of malnutrition and lack of social interaction between oral health and dementia. We investigated the mediating effects of nutritional and social factors on the association between the number of teeth and the incidence of dementia. This 6-y cohort study used data from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study targeting older adults aged 65 y and above. The number of teeth (exposure) and covariates in 2010 (baseline survey), mediators (weight loss, vegetable and fruit intake, homeboundness, social network) in 2013, and the onset of dementia (outcome) between 2013 and 2016 were obtained. The Karlson–Holm–Breen mediation method was applied. A total of 35,744 participants were included (54.0% women). The mean age at baseline was 73.1 ± 5.5 y for men and 73.2 ± 5.5 y for women. A total of 1,776 participants (5.0%) had dementia during the follow-up period. There was a significant total effect of the number of teeth on the onset of dementia (hazard ratio, 1.14; 95% CI, 1.01–1.28). Controlling for nutritional and social mediators, the effect of the number of teeth was reduced to 1.10 (95% CI, 0.98–1.25), leaving an indirect effect of 1.03 (95% CI, 1.02–1.04). In the sex-stratified analysis, the proportion mediated by weight loss was 6.35% for men and 4.07% for women. The proportions mediated by vegetable and fruit intake and homeboundness were 4.44% and 4.83% for men and 8.45% and 0.93% for women, respectively. Furthermore, the proportion mediated by social networks was 13.79% for men and 4.00% for women. Tooth loss was associated with the onset of dementia. Nutritional and social factors partially mediated this association.

Abstract P295: Association Between Remained Number of Teeth and Cardiovascular Disease Among Korean Adults

Circulation ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 137 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Seok Lee ◽  
Yong-Moon Park ◽  
Kyungdo Han
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Total Cholesterol Level ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Drinking Alcohol ◽  
Limited Evidence ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Income Status ◽  
Number Of Teeth ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Relationship

Background: It has been reported that people with teeth loss have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, there is limited evidence for the specific relationship between remained teeth and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Method: Among subjects who participated in Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted in 2008-2013, a total of 12,612 adults with mean age of 60.2±1.2 years old were analyzed. Number of teeth was classified as number less than 20, from 20 to 27 and more than 27. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between cardiovascular disease and remained teeth number after adjusting for potential confounders. Result: The prevalence of cardiovascular disease was 6.5%, 3.3% and 1.4% respectively in groups having number less than 20, 20 to 27 and more than 27 ( P < 0.001). Total number of cardiovascular disease was 666. Diabetes, hypertension, total cholesterol level, waist circumference, metabolic syndrome had large proportion in a group having less than 20 teeth ( P < 0.001). People having less than 20 remained teeth had statistically significant cardiovascular disease after adjusting for age, sex, body mass index, smoking, drinking alcohol, exercise, education, income status, stress, diabetes, and hypertension. A group having less 20 teeth was likely to have statistically significant relationship with cardiovascular disease. (Odds ratio [OR]: 1.41, 95 % confidence interval [CI]: 1.06-1.89) and stroke (OR:1.90, CI:1.03-3.48). Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the number of remained teeth could be a useful additional indicator for assessing cardiovascular disease and stroke

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