Interactions of Overweight, Poor Oral Health, and Stress Related to Chronic Disease in an Aging Population
Author
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The prevalence of excess body mass (XBM), poor oral health (POH), and stress in a secluded population of aged (≥60 years) Hmong immigrants was surveyed.
The findings were related to the prevalence of diabetes in the same population.
Diabetes was associated separately with POH (OR 2.4; CL 1.3, 4.2) or with XBM (OR 2.5; CL 1.4, 4.8).
The association of diabetes with the combination of XBM and POH was striking (OR 5.1; CL 3.4, 7.5); that apparent synergism has not been fully appreciated.
We describe a mechanism that explains the synergism.
The concept of “thrifty genotype” is a plausible explanation of XBM in the elderly Hmong immigrants and possibly the current older Laotian population.
POH is common among elderly Laotians as it is in most developing countries.
We conclude that synergism of XBM and POH significantly elevates the prevalence of diabetes among aging populations and probably other age groups as well.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Albright, Julia W.. 2010. Interactions of Overweight, Poor Oral Health, and Stress Related to Chronic Disease in an Aging Population. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485272
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Albright, Julia W.. Interactions of Overweight, Poor Oral Health, and Stress Related to Chronic Disease in an Aging Population. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485272
American Medical Association (AMA)
Albright, Julia W.. Interactions of Overweight, Poor Oral Health, and Stress Related to Chronic Disease in an Aging Population. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485272
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-485272