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The association between atrophic glossitis and protein-calorie malnutrition in old age.

AbstractAIM:
To examine the relationship between atrophic glossitis (absence of papillae in more than 50% of the tongue) and nutritional status.
DESIGN:
A randomized population survey.
SETTING:
The medical department of Aker University Hospital, and people living at home.
PARTICIPANTS:
310 old people recently admitted to hospital and 106 randomly selected elderly people at home.
MEASURES:
The presence of atrophic glossitis and nutritional indices.
RESULTS:
Atrophic glossitis occurred in 13.2% of men and 5.6% of women at home and in 26.6% of men and 37% of women in hospital. The atrophic glossitis was related to reduced weight, body mass index, triceps skinfold thickness, arm-muscle circumference, muscular strength, activities of daily living and serum concentrations of cholesterol, ascorbic acid, cholecalcidiol and B12, but not to levels of zinc or folate. In a multiple logistic regression model, atrophic glossitis was related only to cholesterol (P = 0.032), muscular strength (P = 0.018) and activities of daily living (P = 0.03).
CONCLUSION:
Atrophic glossitis is common in elderly people and is a marker for malnutrition and reduced muscle function.
AuthorsT Bøhmer, M Mowé
JournalAge and ageing (Age Ageing) Vol. 29 Issue 1 Pg. 47-50 (Jan 2000) ISSN: 0002-0729 [Print] England
PMID10690695 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
Topics
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anthropometry
  • Deficiency Diseases (complications, diagnosis)
  • Female
  • Glossitis (diagnosis, etiology)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Necrosis
  • Nutrition Assessment
  • Protein-Energy Malnutrition (complications, diagnosis)

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