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Association between alcohol consumption and periodontal disease among older N igerians in plateau state: a preliminary study
Author(s) -
Akpata E. Samuel,
Adeniyi Abiola A.,
Enwonwu Cyril O.,
Adeleke Oyeladun A.,
Otoh Emmanuel C.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
gerodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1741-2358
pISSN - 0734-0664
DOI - 10.1111/ger.12173
Subject(s) - medicine , alcohol , periodontal disease , alcohol consumption , clinical attachment loss , disease , population , gingival and periodontal pocket , dentistry , environmental health , biochemistry , chemistry
Objective To report the periodontal status of older adults in Plateau State, Nigeria, and determine its Association with alcohol consumption. Background Periodontal disease is common among N igerians, and the prevalence increases with age. The role that alcohol consumption plays in the occurrence of the disease among Africans is uncertain. Materials and methods Sample selection was performed using a multistage cluster sampling technique among older adults in P lateau S tate, N igeria. Interviews, using structured questionnaires, were conducted for each of the participants. Clinical examinations were then carried out to determine the occurrence of periodontal disease, assessed by clinical attachment loss and probing depth. Results The prevalence of periodontal disease was 79%, being severe in 46% of the population. Almost half of the participants (46.7%) examined were still actively consuming alcohol, among which 48% reported a history of intoxication. There was no statistically significant relationship between periodontal disease and the frequency of alcohol consumption, or quantity consumed on each occasion. However, alcohol consumption was highly correlated with periodontal disease among those who reported intoxication from the drink ( r = 0.095; p = 0.033). A history of intoxication with alcohol was the only significant predictor of periodontal disease, after adjusting for age and gender. Conclusion Periodontal disease was highly prevalent among older N igerians in this study. Apart from those who reported intoxication from alcohol, there was no statistically significant relationship between the prevalence of periodontal disease and the frequency of alcohol consumption or the quantity consumed on each occasion.