Edentulism and Individual Factors of Active Aging Framework in Colombia.

Background: While edentulism remains a serious public health problem for older adults in Colombia, few analyses have been conducted from the framework of active aging as a part of the positive discourse of aging. This study analyzed complete edentulism and its relationship with determinants including personal, behavioral, and health systems and social services.

Methods: This study included a total of 19,004 older adults.