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Cardiovascular Disease
Periodontal disease investigated as precursor of cardiovascular disease
September 22nd, 2005
Periodontal disease is being investigated as possible precursor of cardiovascular disease. "Many studies have reported associations between oral health and cardiovascular diseases; poor nutritional status due to impaired dentition status has been suggested as a mediator." Investigators in the United States evaluated "the associations between tooth loss and the self-reported consumption of fruits and vegetables and selected CVD-related nutrients." H. C. Hung and colleagues described their study: "A total of 83,104 US women who completed a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) in 1990 and 1994 and reported number of natural teeth in 1992, were included in...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-09-22)
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