Temporal trends and the association between self-rated oral health and falls in community-dwelling older adults in South Korea: a secondary analysis of survey data.

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

Older adults with poor SROH, especially women, had more fall accidents, making them a priority target for fall prevention strategies. This study suggests considering SROH status when identifying fall risk factors in community-dwelling older adults.

Keyphrases

risk factors
oral health
physical activity
polycystic ovary syndrome
electronic health record
cross sectional
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
community dwelling