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Adjusted odds ratios and 95% CIs for low GOHAI score.
| Variables | Odds Ratio | 95% CI | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral dryness | Mucus score | 0.622 | 0.411–0.941 | 0.025 |
| Tongue-lip motor function (times/second) | ODK /ka/ | 0.376 | 0.170–0.832 | 0.016 |
Independent variable: Oral dryness (continuous), tongue-lip motor function/ka/ (continuous), tongue pressure (continuous), masticatory function (continuous). GOHAI: General Oral Health Assessment Index, ODK: Oral diadochokinesis.
