The association between metabolic syndrome and periodontitis in Spain: Results from the WORALTH (Workers' ORAL healTH) Study.

Eduardo MonteroAna MolinaMiguel CarasolAna Fernández-MeseguerEva Calvo-BonachoMaría Teresa García-MargalloMariano Sanz David Herrera

Published in: Journal of clinical periodontology (2020)

Severe periodontitis (CPI = 4) was associated with MetS in a representative sample of the Spanish employed population. This association seems to be independent of body mass index and other potential confounders.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
oral health
cross sectional
early onset
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
uric acid
risk assessment
skeletal muscle
human health
cardiovascular risk factors