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Observational study finds poor dental status increases risk of functional disability in older adults, indicating the need for improved oral health care.
Poor dental status was associated with a higher risk of onset of functional disability in older Japanese people. Sociodemographic, behavioral, and health status covariates explained the association between eating ability and onset of disability.
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