Association between tooth loss and body mass index among older adults in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan

Loss of teeth can affect masticatory efficiency in older adults. This may result in avoidance or modifications in food choices and lead to lower intake of important nutrients among older individuals. The aim of this study was to determine the association between tooth loss and body mass index, BMI,...

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Main Authors: Tanti Irawati Rosli,, Chan, Yoke Mun, Rahimah Abdul Kadir,, Tengku Aizan Abdul Hamid,
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2018
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/11504/1/17890-69333-1-PB.pdf
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/11504/
http://ejournal.ukm.my/jskm/issue/view/684
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