Publications by authors named "Jose Edmilson Mazza Batista"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among non-institutionalized elderly individuals in Vitória-ES, Brazil, focusing on their socio-economic status.
- A total of 882 participants aged 60 and older were surveyed, with obesity and overweight assessed through body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC).
- Results showed high rates of overweight (41.8%) and obesity (23.4%), along with significant associations between BMI/WC and factors such as sex, marital status, chronic diseases, and smoking habits.
Objective: To determine the impact of periodontal disease on quality of life using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) 14, simplified version.
Method And Materials: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving a convenience sample of 401 patients of both sexes aged 19 to 71 years. After diagnoses of periodontal condition, the patients voluntarily completed a form to collect the OHIP-14, as well as socioeconomic and demographic data.