Association between tooth loss and hypertension among a primarily rural middle aged and older Indian adult population

Abstract

Background: Studies in high-income countries have reported associations between tooth loss and hypertension. There is however a lack of evidence on this association from South Asian countries especially India. The current study aimed to assess the association between self-reported tooth loss and hypertension in a primarily rural middle-aged and older Indian population. Methods: A secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study of India – pilot survey was conducted on 1,486 adults aged 45 years and above from four states of India. The primary outcome was self-reported hypertension and the main explanatory variable was self-reported tooth loss. Multivariable logis..