Association of oral status with frailty among older adults in nursing homes: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background The oral status of an individual is a vital aspect of their overall health. However, older adults in nursing homes have a higher prevalence of frailty and poor oral health, particularly in the context of global aging. The objective of this study is to explore the association betw...

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Main Authors: Siyue Liu, Yicong Guo, Zhao Hu, Feixiang Zhou, Shaojie Li, Huilan Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03009-8