Cross-Sectional Study of Chewing Activity and Competence of Daily Living in Elderly Residents

• Published in: SEIKATSU EISEI (Journal of Urban Living and Health Association) Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. 13 - 21
• Main Authors: YOSHIDA, Yukie, HATANAKA, Yoshiko, OGAWA, Yukiko, IMAKI, Masahide, TAKABATAKE, Shinichi, SHINSYO, Fumiaki
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Osaka Urban Living and Health Association 30.01.2002
• Subjects: Chewing Activity; Competence of Daily Living; Elderly Residents; Life environment

The intent of the present study is to gather basic information related to oral health that is important in extending healthy life of the aged. An all-exclusive survey of residents aged 70 years or older who were living in a mountain village in central Hyogo Prefecture was conducted; and the correlat...