Research Article: The impact of health education interventions on oral health promotion among older people: a systematic review
Abstract:
One of the most common pathologic changes in older people is oral and dental problems. The oral health of older people is a public health concern. Promotion of good oral health for this cohort will have beneficial impacts on the longer-term quality of life. This study aimed to identify the types of health education interventions for the oral health of older people and to determine their effects on the oral and dental health of older people.
Introduction:
The improvement of living conditions and the increase in life expectancy have led to the phenomenon of aging in societies [1], in such a way that it has become one of the challenges of public health all over the world [2]. According to the report of the World Health Organization, between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the population over 60 will almost double from 12 to 22% [3]. The aging process includes a natural course in which many physiological and psychological changes occur in the body [4]. Oral and…
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