Fruit and vegetable consumption among older adults by tooth loss and socio-economic status
Fruit and vegetable consumption among older adults by tooth loss and socio-economic status
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1834-7819.2010.01217.x
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发表时间:
2010-06-01
影响因子:
2.1
通讯作者:
Spencer, A. J.
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作者:
Brennan, D. S.;Singh, K. A.;Spencer, A. J.
Background: The aim of this study was to examine consumption of fruit and vegetables in relation to tooth loss and income.Methods: Data were collected in 2004-06, using a three-stage, stratified clustered sample, involving a computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI), oral examination and mailed questionnaire followed by a food frequency questionnaire.Results: A total of 14 123 adults responded to the CATI (49% response) of whom 5505 (44% of those interviewed) agreed to undergo an oral epidemiological examination. In the nutrition sub-study, a total of n = 1218 persons were approached in New South Wales and Queensland, with n = 1129 responding (92.7% response rate). Among respondents aged 55 years or more 34.5% had