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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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2018
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/11504/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/11504/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/11504/1/17890-69333-1-PB.pdf |