Oral Health and Immigrant Populations
Author Information
Author(s): Wu Bei, Ghezzi Elisa, Shuman Stephen
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
How do social and behavioral factors impact the oral health of older immigrant populations in the U.S.?
Conclusion
The study highlights significant oral health disparities among older immigrants, particularly non-US citizens, despite an overall decline in self-reported poor oral health.
Supporting Evidence
- There is a decline in self-reported fair/poor oral health among older adults from 1999 to 2018.
- Significant oral health disparities persist among non-US citizens.
- Caregiving circumstances affect oral hygiene assistance in dementia caregivers within Chinese American communities.
- Social support from adult children is linked to better perceived oral health among older immigrants.
- A systematic review identified six subdomains of oral health-related quality of life.
Takeaway
This study shows that older immigrants in the U.S. often have worse oral health than others, and we need to understand why to help them better.
Methodology
The studies used data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey and pilot studies in New York City.
Participant Demographics
Older immigrant populations, including non-US citizens and Chinese Americans.
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