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Prevalence of xerostomia and its association with systemic diseases and medications in the elderly: a cross-sectional study.

Cindel Balbinot FornariDaniel BergonciCauane Bruna SteinBernardo Antônio AgostiniLilian Rigo
Published in: Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina (2021)
Elderly people with diabetes and chronic diseases who were using continuous medication were more likely to have dry mouth. Use of continuous medications for the gastrointestinal tract led to a greater chance of having self-reported xerostomia.
Keyphrases
  • middle aged
  • risk factors
  • community dwelling
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • physical activity
  • glycemic control
  • emergency department
  • insulin resistance
  • weight loss
  • drug induced