Brominated Flame Retardants and Periodontitis
Author Information
Author(s): Jiang Hao, Yin Jingwen, Wang Meixiang, Yuan Aili, Wu Jing, Lu Yi
Primary Institution: The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
Hypothesis
Is there an association between brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and periodontitis?
Conclusion
Overall exposure to brominated flame retardants is positively associated with the prevalence of periodontitis.
Supporting Evidence
- Several ln-transformed BFR components were positively correlated with periodontitis.
- The WQS index for mixed BFR exposure was positively associated with periodontitis prevalence.
- QGC analysis showed a positive association between mixed BFR exposure and periodontitis prevalence.
Takeaway
This study found that being around certain chemicals called brominated flame retardants can make people more likely to have gum disease.
Methodology
The study used data from NHANES cycles 2009–2014 and employed survey-weighted generalized linear regressions to analyze the association between BFR exposure and periodontitis.
Potential Biases
Potential unaccounted confounding factors may influence the results.
Limitations
As a cross-sectional study, it cannot establish a causal relationship between BFR exposure and periodontitis.
Participant Demographics
The average age of participants was 51 years, with 48.85% male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.30–1.79
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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