scholarly journals Current Status of Periodontal Disease in Adults in Takahagi, Japan:A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoshi Sekino ◽  
Ryoichi Takahashi ◽  
Yukihiro Numabe ◽  
Hiroshi Okamoto
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Japanese Population ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probing Depth ◽  
Tooth Surfaces ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background : To date, a few studies have documented the detailed periodontal conditions of a Japanese population. It is important to know if the awareness of Japanese nationals and dentists regarding oral hygiene and prevention of periodontal disease have improved when compared with the past in Japan for the development of future scenarios regarding prevention. The aim of this study was to investigate the severity, prevalence, and extent of periodontal disease in the adult population of the city of Takahagi, Japan. Results were also compared with those of an epidemiological study performed in Japan in the 1980s. Methods : A total of 582 (aged 20 to 89 years) randomly sampled Takahagi residents answered a comprehensive questionnaire and participated in clinical examinations. Results : The mean percentages of tooth surfaces harboring plaque and exhibiting BOP were 59.5 ± 24.9% and 31.1 ± 21.1%, respectively. The mean PPD and CAL were 2.5 ± 0.5 mm and 2.9 ± 1.0 mm, respectively. Compared with results of the 1980s survey, the mean percentages of plaque and bleeding on probing were lower in the current population. The mean CAL and prevalence of attachment loss of ³5 mm in some age groups were higher in the present study than in the 1980s study. There were no statistically significant differences with respect to mean probing depth between the 1980s and current age groups. Conclusions : Periodontal disease was still prevalent in the current Japanese population, even though some improvement occurred. Proper public health programs therefore need to be established.

scholarly journals Current Status of Periodontal Disease in Adults in Takahagi, Japan:A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoshi Sekino ◽  
Ryoichi Takahashi ◽  
Yukihiro Numabe ◽  
Hiroshi Okamoto
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Japanese Population ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probing Depth ◽  
Tooth Surfaces ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background : To date, a few studies have documented the detailed periodontal conditions of a Japanese population. It is important to know if the awareness of Japanese nationals and dentists regarding oral hygiene and prevention of periodontal disease have improved when compared with the past in Japan for the development of future scenarios regarding prevention. The aim of this study was to investigate the severity, prevalence, and extent of periodontal disease in the adult population of the city of Takahagi, Japan. Results were also compared with those of an epidemiological study performed in Japan in the 1980s. Methods : A total of 582 (aged 20 to 89 years) randomly sampled Takahagi residents answered a comprehensive questionnaire and participated in clinical examinations. Results : The mean percentages of tooth surfaces harboring plaque and exhibiting BOP were 59.5 ± 24.9% and 31.1 ± 21.1%, respectively. The mean PPD and CAL were 2.5 ± 0.5 mm and 2.9 ± 1.0 mm, respectively. Compared with results of the 1980s survey, the mean percentages of plaque and bleeding on probing were lower in the current population. The mean CAL and prevalence of attachment loss of ³5 mm in some age groups were higher in the present study than in the 1980s study. There were no statistically significant differences with respect to mean probing depth between the 1980s and current age groups. Conclusions : Periodontal disease was still prevalent in the current Japanese population, even though some improvement occurred. Proper public health programs therefore need to be established.

scholarly journals Current Status of Periodontal Disease in Adults in Takahagi, Japan:A Cross-sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoshi Sekino ◽  
Ryoichi Takahashi ◽  
Yukihiro Numabe ◽  
Hiroshi Okamoto
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Japanese Population ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probing Depth ◽  
Tooth Surfaces ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: To date, a few studies documented the detailed periodontal conditions of a Japanese population. It is important to know if the awareness of Japanese nationals and dentists to oral hygiene and prevention of periodontal disease have improved when compared with the past in Japan for the development of future scenarios regarding prevention. The aim of this study was to investigate the severity, prevalence, and extent of periodontal disease in the adult population of the city of Takahagi, Japan. Results were also compared with those of an epidemiological study performed in Japan in the 1980s. Methods: A total of 582 inhabitants (aged 20 to 89 years) of Takahagi were randomly sampled, answered a comprehensive questionnaire and participated in clinical examinations performed by one examiner. Results: The mean percentages of tooth surfaces harboring plaque and exhibiting BOP were 59.5 ± 24.9% and 31.1 ± 21.1%, respectively. The mean PPD and CAL were 2.5 ± 0.5 mm and 2.9 ± 1.0 mm, respectively. Compared with results of the 1980s survey, the mean percentages of plaque and bleeding on probing were lower in the current population. The mean CAL and prevalence of attachment loss of ³5 mm in some age groups were higher in the current study than in the 1980s study. There were no statistically significant differences with respect to mean probing depth between 1980s and current in all age groups. Conclusions: Periodontal disease was still prevalent in current Japanese population even though some improvement occurred. Proper public health programs therefore need to be established.

scholarly journals Relationship between age, refractive errors and motor fusion in a normal Chinese adult population: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Man She ◽  
Tao Li ◽  
Qianqian Hu ◽  
Jie Zhu ◽  
Xiaodong Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Comfort Zone ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Chinese Adult ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background To investigate the relationships between motor fusion and sex, age and spherical equivalent (SE). Methods This observational study enrolled 243 healthy, nonstrabismic adults, including 94 men and 149 women aged 20 to 59 years. The subjects were divided into three groups according to SE: myopic, emmetropic and hyperopic groups. The subjects were also divided into four groups according to age: 20–29, 30–39, 40–49 and 50–59 years groups. Motor fusion was measured with a synoptophore, including subjective angle (SA), divergence, convergence and fusional vergence range (FVR). Results The mean values of divergence, convergence and FVR for the whole sample group were 9.72 ± 0.26°, 19.34 ± 0.54°, and 29.06 ± 0.62°, respectively. A higher value of divergence was found in the myopic group than in the emmetropic group (p < 0.05). SE and divergence were significantly different among age groups (all p < 0.05). In addition, linear regression analysis showed that SE was correlated with divergence (p = 0.003). Age was correlated with SE, divergence and FVR (p < 0.001, p = 0.005, p = 0.002, respectively). In addition, the proportion of SA being in the comfort zone (defined as the value of SA satisfying Percival’s criterion) in the age groups was significantly different (χ2 = 8.283, p = 0.041). Conclusions Motor fusion is associated with age and SE in the normal Chinese adult population.

scholarly journals Current status of periodontitis and its association with tobacco use among adult population of Sunsari district, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khushboo Goel ◽  
Shivalal Sharma ◽  
Dharnidhar Baral ◽  
Santosh Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Case Definition ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Modifiable Factors

Abstract Background: Tobacco products are considered significant but preventable factors related to initiation and progression of periodontal diseases. We assessed the prevalence of periodontitis and evaluated its association with tobacco use and other factors among the adult population of eastern Nepal.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the rural municipalities in the province one of eastern Nepal. A total of 440 individuals were interviewed with a set of a standardized pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Data on social demographics, adverse oral habits followed by periodontal clinical examination were recorded. Prevalence of periodontitis was assessed by a case definition given by CDC-AAP. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to measure the association between tobacco use and other factors with periodontitis.Results: The overall prevalence of periodontitis was found to be 71.6%. Majority (85.4%) of tobacco users had periodontitis and they were significantly associated with the disease and its severity. The study identified age groups, 45-65 years (AOR=7.585, 95% CI, 3.938-14.610), plaque index (AOR=1.017, 95% CI, 1.005- 1.029), smoking (AOR=3.149, 95% CI, 1.364- 7.270), khaini users (smokeless tobacco, AOR=2.275, 95% CI, 1.122-4.613) and teeth loss (AOR=2.025, 95% CI, 1.211-3.387) as the significant factors associated with periodontitis. Conclusion: Almost three-quarters of the adult population had some form of periodontitis. Oral hygiene awareness programs, educational efforts and tobacco cessation policies targeted to limit the modifiable factors should be considered immediately at the community level.

scholarly journals Comparison of Prevalence of Periodontitis with Different Indices in Population of District Ghaziabad

2016 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 023-030
Author(s):  
Vimal Kumar ◽  
Pallak Arora ◽  
Manish Khatri ◽  
Shivani Sharma ◽  
Sumit Malhotra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Study Population

Abstract Objective: To estimate the prevalence of periodontal disease with different indices. Methods & materials: The study population consisted of multistage stratified random sample of 1300 subjects from total population of district Ghaziabad. A cross-sectional study was conducted with multi stage stratified random sampling techniques to select the sample population. The subjects were divided into different age groups and the periodontal assessment was made on the basis of CPITN index and ESI Index. Results: The CPITN has shown to estimate incorrect periodontal disease prevalence because of its underestimation of the disease severity. A huge difference was noticed in the prevalence rate of periodontitis when subjects were examined with ESI index. Conclusion Periodontal disease was found to be highly prevalent in the study population and severity of disease increased with age. More number of subjects in younger age group were found to be healthy.

scholarly journals Sickness and Treatment: A Situation Analysis among the Garments Workers

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Atiqur Rahman ◽  
Md Mahfuzar Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Duration Of Illness ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Scientific Treatment

This was a descriptive type of cross sectional study among 522 garments workers as  respondents. It was aimed to identify morbidity pattern, duration of illness among garments  workers and also to determine treatment seeking behavior during illness. The socio-demographic  characteristics of the respondents were the points of investigations.  It was revealed from the findings that the mean age of the respondents were 23.1years. They  were mostly female (80%) and married (60%). About 60% respondents were found primarily  educated and no one found illiterate. 90% respondents were found from nucleated family. The  study shows 79% respondents were suffering from illness during the last 02 months and majority  suffers (18.6%) and (43.6%) were found among 26-30 years age groups and 21-25 years age  groups respectively. However, female sufferers were more (33.6%) than male (10%) in the 21-  25 years age groups. Moreover about 42% respondents were suffering for 1-2 weeks and 28.8  are suffering for less than 02 weeks. On the otherhands, Loose motion, Cough, and  Breathlessness were found prominent sign/symptoms among 38%, 29%, 28% sufferers  respectively. Diarrhoea, Common cold and Respiratory Tract Infections were found as  predominant diagnosis among 40.5%, 22.5% & 15.1% respondents respectively. Nevertheless  majority 56% were seeking treatment from LMAF doctors. Conclusion: The study findings  highlight awareness program among factory owners and garments workers towards preventing  infectious and chronic diseases as well as to undertake modern scientific treatment. Improved  health care facilities in the garments factory may be considered for early detection and treatment  of cases to avoid complications. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/akmmcj.v4i1.13678 AKMMC J 2013: 4(1): 10-14

scholarly journals Sense of coherence and its associations with psychosocial health: results of survey of the unemployed in Kaunas

Medicina ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 45 (10) ◽  
pp. 807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mindaugas Stankūnas ◽  
Ramunė Kalėdienė ◽  
Skirmantė Starkuvienė
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Unemployed

Objective. To evaluate the associations between sense of coherence and psychosocial health among unemployed adult population. Material and methods. The data were collected during a cross-sectional study in 2005. There were 429 filled-in questionnaires received (response rate, 53.6%) from unemployed persons registered at the Kaunas Labor Market Office (Lithuania). For the assessment of the sense of coherence, a short 13-item version of the Orientation to Life Questionnaire was used. Long-term unemployment was defined as lasting 12 months or longer. Logistic regression was used to estimate the risk factors having influence on sense of coherence. The risk was evaluated using odds ratio (OR). Results. The mean score for sense of coherence was 56.6±11.2 (min, 13; max, 91). Significantly higher sense of coherence was found among the short-term unemployed as compare to the long-term ones. Analysis showed that sense of coherence was significantly higher in males, more educated and less materially deprived groups. The findings indicated that persons with depression, suicide intentions, more intensive alcohol consumption (after the job loss), poor self-reported health, feelings of loneliness and shame, and poor relations with family reported lower sense of coherence. The risk of low sense of coherence was significantly higher for females (OR=2.97) and the long-term unemployed (OR=1.81). Nevertheless, higher education (OR=0.73) and income (OR=0.83) were the factors that significantly improved sense of coherence. Conclusions. Sense of coherence was low among the unemployed in Kaunas. Sense of coherence was lower among the unemployed with negative psychosocial health characteristics in comparison to the unemployed with positive characteristics.

Extension of Future Time Perspective in Motivational Goals of Different Age Groups

1980 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willy Lens ◽  
Antoine Gailly
Keyword(s):  
Time Perspective ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Future Time Perspective ◽  
Future Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Future Extension ◽  
The Mean

Age related differences in extension of future time perspective in motivational goals are studied at three socio-economic levels in a representative sample of the French speaking adult population in Belgium. The hypothesis of an inverted U-shaped relationship between age and extension of future time perspective is tested statistically. It cannot be maintained when using two indices of future extension that are borrowed from earlier studies in this field: (a) the proportion of number of references to the near future to the number of references to the distant future, and (b) the mean future extension score in number of years. The proportion of the mean future extension score to the statistically calculated expected life time is proposed as a new and better index of future extension for comparing different age groups. With this new index the hypothesis is confirmed at the three socioeconomic levels. The limits of the cross-sectional method that is used and the relative value of the new index of extension of future time perspective are discussed.

scholarly journals Serum Inflammatory and Prooxidant Marker Levels in Different Periodontal Disease Stages

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1070
Author(s):  
Ricardo Andreu ◽  
Sergio Santos-del-Riego ◽  
Francisco Payri
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Clinical Attachment Loss ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Probing Depth

Background: Periodontitis has been associated to systemic diseases and this association could be due to an increase in circulating inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in the periodontal disease. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between inflammatory and pro-oxidant markers according to different stages of periodontitis. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 70 subjects who were divided into three groups according to periodontitis stage: stage II (n = 22), stage III (n = 30), and stage IV (n = 18). We evaluated periodontal parameters and levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), fibrinogen, and malondialdehyde (MDA) in serum, and 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) in urine. Results: Serum hsCRP and fibrinogen levels were associated with periodontitis severity, which were higher in stage IV than in stages III and II of periodontitis (p = 0.003 and p = 0.025, respectively). We observed a slight yet insignificant increase in MDA levels related to periodontitis severity. Probing depth and clinical attachment loss were associated with serum fibrinogen and hsCRP levels. However, there were no significant associations between periodontal variables and MDA and 8-OHdG levels. Conclusion: Our data support an association between periodontitis and systemic inflammation, which increases with periodontal disease severity. This indicates the importance of the early diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease to avoid the development or worsening of systemic inflammatory diseases.

scholarly journals Barriers and facilitators of intention to organ donation among general people in state of Puducherry: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
D. Arunachalam ◽  
G. Subash Chandrabose
Keyword(s):  
Organ Donation ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Gain ◽  
Contemporary Science ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The One

Background: Organ transplantation is taken into account one among the best advances of contemporary science that has given several patients a revived lease of life. The target of study resolve the barrier and supporter of organ donation among general public, and to spot the factors that influence organ donation assent and rejection in state of Puducherry, India. Methods: A cross-sectional study had below soft on a sample of a hundred and fifty subjects handily. The eligible subjects were administered a structured inquiries to assume barriers and facilitators of organ donation. The collected information’s were statistically analyzed. Results: Of the one hundred fifty subjects, the age groups were 58% 20-30 years, 26% 31-40 years, 12% 41 to 50 years and 4% 51-60 years. Male constituted 33.3% and females were 66.7% of the subjects. The mean data score of the themes were 4.74±1.45 (1-8). 80.6% according the intention to gift organ and 19.3% weren't willing to gift organ. The foremost necessary barriers were opposition from family (82.8%) and concern (72.4%). The foremost necessary facilitators were organ donation would save someone’s life (95.9%) and it improve the sense of human (95%). Education, occupation, married and financial gain square measure related to intention to gift organ. Conclusions: From the offered scientific proof it's conducted that information of organ donation stay still poor and therefore the indentified barriers and facilitators ought to be taken within the account whereas motivates the overall peoples to present organ to future. 

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