Association Between Oral Health and Frailty in Older Korean Population: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Published in: Clinical interventions in aging (2022)

Chewing difficulty was significantly associated with frailty in the older population. Considering the negative effect of chewing difficulty on frailty, more attention should be focused on oral health.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
oral health
physical activity
middle aged
working memory
risk factors