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KMID : 1020220130130030481
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2013 Volume.13 No. 3 p.481 ~ p.489
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The relationship between smoking and periodontal diseases in Korean adults: based on the data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010
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Jung Jung-Ock
Chun Ju-Yean
Lee Kyeong-Hee
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between smoking and peridontal diseases in Korean adults based on the data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010.
Methods: The study subjects were 5,605 adults aged 19 years or older whose information were community periodontal index (CPI) and smoking status. and statistical analyses were conducted by applying complex sample analysis technique.
Results: In terms of the relationship between smoking and periodontal status, the risk of periodontitis was 1.63-fold higher in smoker group than in nonsmoker group, and 1.02-fold higher even after adjustment of gender, age, income levels, educational background, alcohol consumption, exercising, body mass index (BMI), oral examination, the frequency of tooth brushing, the use of oral hygiene devices, and perceived oral health. Chi square analysis also showed that the prevalence rate of periodontitis was higher in smoker group than in nonsmoker group.
Conclusions: It is very important to provide oral health education by smoking cessation and prevent periodontal diseases through anti-smoking campaign.
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KEYWORD
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adults, periodontal diseases, smoking
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