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The analysis shows a relationship between tooth loss and cardiovascular diseases in older adults, indicating diet quality plays a significant role.
Drawing on a large, nationally representative population of older American adults (n = 3610), the study shows that individuals with more than eight missing teeth have a 6%-10% higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease compared with those with fewer tooth losses. Poorer diet quality emerged as a key pathway linking tooth loss and cardiovascular outcomes.
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