PMID: 8954216Oct 1, 1996Paper

Xerostomia and associated factors in a community-dwelling adult population

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
R J BillingsM E Moss

Abstract

Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth. Estimates on the occurrence of xerostomia in community-dwelling adults have ranged from 10% among persons over age 50 to 40% for persons over age 65. Virtually no data are available for persons under age 50. To begin to establish a database on the occurrence of xerostomia and factors associated with it, a cross-sectional assessment of self-reported symptoms and salivary function was conducted across a broad age-range of generally healthy community-dwelling adults. A convenience sample of 710 adults who ranged from 19 to 88 years of age was drawn from various sources in the greater-Rochester, New York area. Study volunteers were administered a standardized questionnaire on general and oral health, which included questions on the symptoms of xerostomia, and were provided an oral screening examination, which included measurement of unstimulated and stimulated whole saliva flow rates. Overall, the observed prevalence of xerostomia was 24% among females and 18% among males. While xerostomia was more commonly observed in women than men, this association was only clear after age 50. Xerostomia was associated with: use of medications with hyposalivatory side-effects; difficulty with ...Continue Reading

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