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Osteoporosis: "A risk factor for periodontitis"

Author(s) -

Chandana Gorthi,

Rekha Rani Koduganti,

PVeerendranath Reddy,

N Sandeep

Publication year - 2009

Publication title -

journal of indian society of periodontology

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.

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