Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 230-231, September 2006

Exercise, high-quality diet, and maintaining normal weight are associated with reduced levels of periodontitis

Professor of Epidemiology, Director, Division of Dental Public Health University of Puerto Rico, Research Center, School of Dentistry, Medical Sciences Campus, P.O. Box 365067, 1st Floor, Main Bldg, Office A107, San Juan, PR 00936-5067

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Periodontitis and three health-enhancing behaviors: maintaining normal weight, engaging in recommended level of exercise, and consuming a high-quality diet. Al-Zahrani MS, Borawski EA, et al. J Periodontol 2005;76(8):1362-6.

Level of Evidence

3b

Purpose/Question

The authors attempted to study whether the number of health-enhancing behaviors (maintaining normal weight, engaging in the recommended level of exercise, and eating healthy food) is associated with the prevalence of periodontitis in a US population.

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Cross-sectional study

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PII: S1532-3382(06)00063-7

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2006.06.002

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 230-231, September 2006

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