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The association between tooth loss and cognitive function in middle-aged and elderly people in China: A multiple mediation analysis based on the biopsychosocial model.

Asian nursing research · Sun T, Qing M, Li B, Wang Y, Wen H, Zhou G, Wang X, Wang L · 2026-08-12

Researchers found that tooth loss was associated with reduced cognitive function in middle-aged and older Chinese adults, with nutritional status and social engagement partially explaining this relationship, though depressive symptoms did not play a significant mediating role.

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