Impact of tooth loss on walking speed decline over time in older adults: a population-based cohort study.

Anna-Karin WelmerDebora RizzutoMarti G ParkerWeili Xu

Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2016)

Tooth loss was associated with an accelerated decline in walking speed in older adults. Inflammation may play a role in the association between tooth loss and walking speed decline.

Keyphrases

physical activity
lower limb
oxidative stress