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Periodontal disease and weight loss in older adults

Authors :
Weyant, Robert J.
Newman, Anne B.
Kritchevsky, Stephen B.
Bretz, Walter A.
Corby, Patricia M.
Ren, Dianxu
Weissfeld, Lisa
Harris, Tamara
Rubin, Susan M.
Source :
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. April, 2004, Vol. 52 Issue 4, 547-553
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Periodontal disease may be causally related to weight loss in elderly persons and hence may increase the risk of mortality and morbidity. The association between periodontal disease and weight loss in an elderly group is examined in research clinics.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028614
Volume :
52
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.122389734