Cachexia and Cognitive Function in the Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Mediation Effects of Oral Health

Cachexia and Cognitive Function in the Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Mediation Effects of Oral Health

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Publication type: 
Journal Article
Year: 
2020
Journal/Series title: 
The journal of nutrition, health & aging
Volume number: 
24
Issue: 
2
Pages: 
230-236
ISSN/ISBN: 
1760-4788
Abstract: 

Cognitive impairment and poor oral health are common problems in older adults and are associated with malnutrition. However, it is unclear how they are related to cachexia in community-dwelling older adults. The aim of this study was to examine the relationships among cachexia, cognitive function, and oral health in community-dwelling older adults.