Study Shows Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Korean Older Adults

Posted: January 14, 2025
The study explores the connection between oral health-related quality of life, assessed using the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI), and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Korean older adults. Poor GOHAI scores (<40) were significantly associated with higher odds of CVD, especially in women. This suggests that the GOHAI can serve as a valuable tool for early CVD risk assessment and highlights the importance of oral health in overall health monitoring. Dental professionals can leverage the GOHAI as a cost-effective screening method to identify older adults at risk for CVD, emphasizing the need for integrated oral and systemic health care approaches.

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