Martine Hennequin, Nada El Osta, Marie-Laure Munoz-Sanchez, Mathilde Vandenberghe Descamps, Valentina A Andreeva, Gilles Feron, Emmanuel Nicolas, Bruno Pereira, Marie-Agnès Peyron, Pierre-Yves Cousson, Claire Sulmont-Rosse, Denise Faulks
OBJECTIVES: Epidemiological data regarding the evolution of problems related to mastication and swallowing with age are lacking. This study aims to (i) describe changes in oral function with age, using data from a large French population, (ii) validate online, self-report uses of an ICF questionnaire in older persons, and (iii) assess whether impairment is related to avoidance of certain foods, xerostomia, body mass index (BMI) and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL). METHODS: Volunteers aged ≥18 years with internet access completed a series of questionnaires on sociodemographic, anthropometric and oral health characteristics (oral function, Xerostomia Index (XI), OHRQoL, reasons for avoidance of certain food)...
March 5, 2024: Appetite