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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Depression is a prevalent mental health issue with multifactorial causes.
  • Emerging research indicates a potential link between chewing difficulties and depression, particularly in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between chewing ability and depressive symptoms.
  • To investigate this relationship within a Korean adult population.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES V) in 2010.
  • Employed self-reported questionnaires to assess depressive symptoms and chewing ability.
  • Included 6,255 participants (2,704 males, 3,551 females) aged 19 and above.

Main Results:

  • A dose-response relationship was observed between reduced chewing ability and higher odds of depressive symptoms.
  • Individuals with 'poor' and 'very poor' chewing ability showed significantly increased odds of depressive symptoms compared to those with 'very good' ability.
  • Specifically, adjusted odds ratios (ORs) were 1.41 (95% CI: 1.12-1.78) for 'poor' and 1.76 (95% CI: 1.16-2.76) for 'very poor' chewing ability.

Conclusions:

  • Reduced chewing ability is associated with a higher susceptibility to depressive symptoms.
  • This finding underscores the importance of oral health in overall mental well-being.
  • Further research may explore causal mechanisms linking chewing function and depression.