Teeth, Nutrition, and Depression in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Tian Xin, Hu Yuexia, Xie Yuqing, Xia Xin, Wang Yanyan
Primary Institution: Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
Hypothesis
Nutritional status mediates the relationship between the number of teeth and depression among older adults.
Conclusion
Nutritional status partially mediates the relationship between the number of teeth and depression, indicating the importance of oral hygiene and nutrition in mental health.
Supporting Evidence
- Depression is a common mental disorder associated with the number of teeth.
- The study included 6632 participants aged 50-95.
- The proportion of participants with depressive symptoms was 17.3%.
- Nutritional status was evaluated using the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form.
Takeaway
Having more teeth can help you feel less sad, and eating well is important for keeping your teeth and mood healthy.
Methodology
Cross-sectional analysis using data from the West China Health and Aging Trend study, with multiple linear regression and mediation analysis.
Participant Demographics
Multi-ethnic adults aged 50-95.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: -0.218 to -0.078
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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