The Effect of Chewing Difficulty on Osteoarthritis in Korean Adults: The 8th Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANESVIII-1, 2), (2019~2020)

• Published in: Journal of experimental & biomedical sciences Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 178 - 185
• Main Authors: Nam, Ji-Ae, Choi, Mi-Sook, Lee, Jung-Hwa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 대한의생명과학회 2022
• Subjects: Korea National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (KNHANES); Middle age; Chewing difficulty; Osteoarthritis; Oral health
• ISSN: 1738-3226; 2288-7415

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of chewing difficulty on osteoarthritis in Korean adults. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for two years from 2019 to 2020. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS (21.0) program using composite samples, and the mean crossover analysis and logistic return analysis were performed. An analysis of the effects of chewing difficulty on osteoarthritis in korean adults showed that those with chewing difficulty had a 2.02 fold higher risk of osteoarthritis (95%CI=1.56~2.42) and a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). The association between the chewing difficulty on osteoarthritis could be confirmed, and measures improve of the oral health and preventing osteoarthritis should be prepared.