Kyushu University study links gum disease to Alzheimer's risk
A ten-year observational study conducted by researchers at Kyushu University in Japan suggests a significant link between oral health and the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Led by dental scientist Michiko Furuta, the study monitored approximately 1,400 participants to track the relationship between dental health markers and the onset of dementia.
The findings indicate that individuals experiencing severe gum bleeding have a 56 percent higher probability of developing dementia of any cause and a 61 percent higher probability of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to those with minimal bleeding. Additionally, the study identified gum recession as a risk factor, noting that those with the most significant recession faced a 59 percent higher risk of dementia. Researchers also observed a correlation between increased spacing between teeth and the likelihood of developing dementia.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Participants with the most severe gum recession had a 59 percent higher risk of developing dementia of any cause. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de · www.morgenpost.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The observational study tracked approximately 1,400 people in Japan over a ten-year period. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de · www.morgenpost.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Participants with the most severe gum bleeding had a 56 percent higher probability of developing dementia of any cause within ten years. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de · www.morgenpost.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A study led by Michiko Furuta at Kyushu University investigated the link between oral health and Alzheimer's disease. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de · www.morgenpost.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Participants with the most severe gum bleeding had a 61 percent higher probability of developing Alzheimer's disease. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de · www.morgenpost.de