Open AccessOsteoporosis: "A risk factor for periodontitis"
Author(s) -
Rekha Rani Koduganti,
Chandana Gorthi,
P Veerendranath Reddy,
Sandeep Nalla
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/0972-124x.55841
Subject(s) - osteoporosis , vulnerability (computing) , periodontitis , public health , medicine , gerontology , periodontal disease , risk factor , disease , tooth loss , environmental health , dentistry , oral health , nursing , pathology , computer security , computer science
Aging is one of the major health challenges today. Most of the diseases related to aging, lead to significantly increased morbidity and mortality and higher public expenditure of funds. The interconnection between socio-economic conditions and social vulnerability is reflected in precarious states of health with prominence of high rates of osteoporosis and periodontal disease.Both these diseases have been highlighted in public health because of the impact caused by bone fracture and tooth loss. Thus, the elderly could help live a healthier and more meaningful life with the prevention of these diseases.