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Adults 45+ with Major Tooth Loss
| Value: |
23.7 percent |
Measurement
Period: |
2005-2009 |
| Location: |
County : Laramie
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| Comparison: |
WY State Value |
| Categories: |
Health / Oral Health
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What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of adults aged 45 and older who lost six or more permanent teeth due to gum disease or tooth decay. |
| Why this is important: Oral health has been shown to impact overall health and well-being. Nearly one-third of all adults in the United States have untreated tooth decay, or tooth caries. In addition, one in seven adults aged 35 to 44 years old has periodontal (gum) disease. Both the severity and prevalence of periodontal disease increase with age. Periodontal disease and tooth decay are the most frequent causes of tooth loss. About 25% of adults over the age of 60 no longer have any natural teeth. Having missing teeth can affect overall health and nutrition. In addition, among those aged 65 and older, those in poverty are twice as likely as those with higher incomes to have lost all of their teeth. Given these serious health consequences, it is important to maintain good oral health. |
| Technical Note: The regional value is compared to the Wyoming state value.The value is an estimate for the five-year measurement period. This estimate may not include data from each year of the five years. |
| Source: Wyoming Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System |
| URL of Source: http://www.health.wyo.gov/phsd/brfss/index.html |
| URL of Data: http://www.health.wyo.gov/brfss/brfssdata.aspx |
| Maintained By: Healthy Communities Institute |
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Time Series Data
percent
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Adults 45+ with Major Tooth Loss
| Value: |
23.7 percent |
Measurement
Period: |
2005-2009 |
| Location: |
County : Laramie
[ View Every County ] |
| Comparison: |
Prior Value |
| Categories: |
Health / Oral Health
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What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of adults aged 45 and older who lost six or more permanent teeth due to gum disease or tooth decay. |
| Why this is important: Oral health has been shown to impact overall health and well-being. Nearly one-third of all adults in the United States have untreated tooth decay, or tooth caries. In addition, one in seven adults aged 35 to 44 years old has periodontal (gum) disease. Both the severity and prevalence of periodontal disease increase with age. Periodontal disease and tooth decay are the most frequent causes of tooth loss. About 25% of adults over the age of 60 no longer have any natural teeth. Having missing teeth can affect overall health and nutrition. In addition, among those aged 65 and older, those in poverty are twice as likely as those with higher incomes to have lost all of their teeth. Given these serious health consequences, it is important to maintain good oral health. |
| Technical Note: The trend is a comparison between the most recent and previous measurement periods. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the trend.The value is an estimate for the five-year measurement period. This estimate may not include data from each year of the five years. |
| Source: Wyoming Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System |
| URL of Source: http://www.health.wyo.gov/phsd/brfss/index.html |
| URL of Data: http://www.health.wyo.gov/brfss/brfssdata.aspx |
| Maintained By: Healthy Communities Institute |
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Time Series Data
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