Table 2 Characteristics of the study population in independent variables and covariates
Mean | SD | |
|---|---|---|
No of teeth (range 0 – 32) | 17.4 | 9.5 |
No of restored teeth (range 0–31)* | 15.3 | 6.9 |
No of carious lesions (range 0–10 )* | 0.3 | 0.9 |
n | % | |
Dental visit habits (< once a year) | 173 | 17.4 |
Latest dental visit (> one year) | 207 | 20.8 |
Xerostomia (longstanding) | 307 | 31.2 |
Masticatory function (poor) | 200 | 20.2 |
Co-morbidity | ||
Hypertension (yes) | 453 | 48.7 |
Angina pectoris and/or myocardial infarction (yes) | 69 | 7.0 |
Diabetes (yes) | 50 | 5.0 |
Socio-economic factors | ||
Marital status (unmarried) | 436 | 44.0 |
Social situation (poor) | 137 | 13.8 |
Economic situation (poor) | 253 | 25,5 |
Health situation (poor) | 436 | 43.9 |
Lifestyle | ||
Smoking (current) | 202 | 20.5 |
Alcohol (several times a week) | 234 | 23.5 |
Culture activities (not participating) | 318 | 32.6 |
Regular physical activity (no) | 203 | 20.4 |