Chewing Disability Is Associated With Cognitive Impairment Among Older Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study.
Gustavo G NascimentoHuihua LiRahul MalhotraFábio R M LeiteKaren G PeresAngelique ChanMarco A PeresPublished in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2024)
Our findings indicate an association between chewing disability and cognitive impairment, while the role of depression could not be fully elucidated. Oral health should be incorporated as part of older persons' care for its potential to assess the risk for other systemic conditions.