Low Tongue Pressure and Physical Abnormalities in Young Women
Author Information
Author(s): Fujita Yuko, Masuda Shutaro, Takeshima Tomohito, Fujimoto Mai
Primary Institution: Kyushu Dental University
Hypothesis
Low tongue pressure may be closely related to being underweight or obese in adolescent and young adult women.
Conclusion
Low tongue pressure is closely associated with being underweight, being overweight, and having lower grip strength among young women.
Supporting Evidence
- Low tongue pressure was significantly correlated with being underweight and overweight/obese.
- Grip strength was lower in the underweight group compared to the normal weight group.
- Maximum tongue pressure was lower in the low tongue pressure group than in the normal tongue pressure group.
Takeaway
This study found that young women who are too thin or too heavy often have weak tongue muscles, which can affect their ability to eat and swallow properly.
Methodology
The study enrolled 92 women aged 10–20 years and measured various physical parameters including grip strength and tongue pressure.
Potential Biases
Some participants may have been underweight or obese due to psychological factors, which were not analyzed.
Limitations
The study's population was limited to women aged 10–20 years from a specific region in Japan, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were women aged 10–20 years, with 22.8% underweight and 8.7% overweight/obese.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.005
Confidence Interval
1.857–29.898 for underweight; 2.483–136.112 for overweight/obese
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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