Relationship between stress factor and periodontal disease in a rural area population in Japan

Autor:	Dr. Rahena Akhter, Hannan, M. A., Okhubo, R., Morita, M.
Předmět:	job stress periodontal disease hyperlipidemia clinical attachment level 497.2 self health-related stress
Zdroj:	Scopus-Elsevier ResearcherID
Popis:	Objectives: Several studies conducted in Western countries have shown significant associations between stress factors and periodontal disease. However, there have been only a few studies conducted in Asian countries. The present study was designed to identify possible relationship between stress and periodontal disease in residents of a rural area in Japan. Material and Methods: Data were collected from 1,089 adults with at least six natural teeth in a typical farming district of Japan. Subjects were asked to complete a questionnaire on daily stresses in various aspects of life. Data on gender, occupation, smoking, alcohol drinking habits, dental health behavior and systemic disease status were obtained from the questionnaires. Periodontal disease status was assessed using clinical attachment loss (CAL), and the subjects were dichotomized according to mean CAL
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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