How does poor oral health in older adults potentially affect their overall general health and longevity?
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Correct answer: It may contribute to malnutrition, systemic inflammation, frailty, and even increased mortality
Oral diseases can impair nutrition, exacerbate systemic diseases and increase risks such as aspiration pneumonia, frailty, and mortality in the elderly.
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