Table 1.
Characteristics of 933 community-dwellers ≥40 y of age enrolled in this study according to categories of tooth loss severity (unadjusted analyses).
| Characteristics | Mild–moderate tooth loss (n=657) | Severe tooth loss (n=276) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at baseline (years), mean (SD) | 51.6 (11.6) | 63.7 (11.4) | <0.001* |
| Women, n (%) | 363 (55) | 142 (51) | 0.287 |
| Primary school education, n (%) | 306 (47) | 223 (81) | <0.001* |
| Current smoker, n (%) | 29 (4) | 11 (4) | 0.768 |
| BMI ≥30 kg/m2, n (%) | 199 (30) | 60 (22) | 0.008* |
| Poor physical activity, n (%) | 45 (7) | 45 (16) | <0.001* |
| Poor diet, n (%) | 35 (5) | 19 (7) | 0.353 |
| BP ≥140/90 mmHg, n (%) | 178 (27) | 119 (43) | <0.001* |
| Fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dl, n (%) | 152 (23) | 92 (33) | 0.001* |
| Total cholesterol ≥240 mg/dl, n (%) | 74 (11) | 32 (12) | 0.884 |
| Mortality, n (%) | 73 (11) | 78 (28) | <0.001* |
*Statistically significant result.