- Countries/Regions
- Thailand
- Category
- ResearchRegional Contribution
- Academic Field
- Dentistry
- Related goals of SDGs
| Keyword |
Oral function, oral frailty, general health, older adults, Thailand |
Information on Niigata University
| Name of the professor/researcher |
(1) Hiroshi OGAWA (2) Takashi HOSHINO |
| Position/Faculty |
(1) Professor, Faculty of Dentistry (2) Assistant Professor, Faculty of Dentistry |
Information on the Counterpart
| Countries/Regions |
Thailand |
| Faculty/Institution |
Phayao University |
Detailed Information/Report on Activities
In collaboration with Phayao University, we investigate the current status of oral function and general health in the community-dwelling older adults in Thailand. The study population are three community consisting of older adults aged ≥70 years. The data on oral health status (including oral function and oral frailty) and general health status (including sarcopenia and nutritional status) are collected at community health center and evaluated.
The results of this project will provide the new findings of oral functional status in the community-dwelling older population in Thailand, and contribute to improving their oral and general health.
