Health, retirement and security: the challenge for oral health in ageing and quality of life

Iracema Von Uslar, Marcos Corvino, Mônica Gouvêa, Marcos Antônio de Senna

Abstract


This article evaluates oral health and the increased
risk for quality of life of the elderly and for those with increased life expectancy. Through a review of the literature, chronic and impending problems are discussed regarding this particular group. Solutions will be reached as
soon as citizenship, participation, and social equity become
more prevalent.

Keywords


geriatria e gerontologia; qualidade de vida; seguridade social; saúde bucal.



DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18363/rbo.v65n2.p.257

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