Association between periodontitis and all-cause and cancer mortality: retrospective elderly community cohort study

Association between periodontitis and all-cause and cancer mortality: retrospective elderly community cohort study

Abstract Background Periodontal infection induces inflammation, which may increase the risk of tumor-promoting effects. The aim of this study was to assess the association between periodontitis and all-cause mortality, and all-cancer and specific cancers’ mortality in a health examination cohort of...

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Main Authors: Ping-Chen Chung, Ta-Chien Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Periodontitis
Cancer
Mortality
Smoking
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-020-01156-w

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