Associations between self-assessed masticatory ability and some general health factors in a Swedish population.

摘要: Objectives The aims of this study were 1) to describe changes in self-assessed masticatory ability over a 14 year period (1975-89); and 2) associations between age, dental state some other background factors sample the Swedish population 1988/89. Design National Central Bureau Statistics investigates annually living conditions by means interviews trained persons. data analysed stepwise logistic regression calculation adjusted relative risks. Subjects In investigation 1988/89, 12,901 people above 16 years age participated response rate was 80%. Results comparison investigations, prevalence reported impairment lower 1988/89 than 1975 1980/81. Prevalence chewing increased with ageing from 2% young adults (16-34 old) 44% older elderly (> 85 old). most groups, edentulous highest prevalence, dentate lowest. Relative risks for impaired ability, independent gender state, higher rural areas, low income single, as well those skeletal, gastrointestinal, psychiatric tumour diseases. elderly, results showed that disability psychosocial also associated ability. Conclusions indicated there group who several functional health problems including