Understanding the contribution of poor oral health to sarcopenia in older age and underlying mechanisms using UK and US cohort studies
Description: PROJECT NARRATIVE Oral health is a potentially important contributor to sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), which is a public health challenge in aging populations. This project will investigate the contribution of oral health to the development of sarcopenia and determine the role of diet and inflammation as underlying mechanisms. Establishing the contribution of oral health and understanding underlying mechanisms is critical for developing interventions to prevent sarcopenia in older populations.
Funding type: research
Funder scheme: R03
Start date: 2019-05-01
End date: 2023-04-30
Investigator: SHEENA ESTHER RAMSAY
Institution: UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
Funded outputs count: 12
Funder award ID: R03DE028505
OpenAlex ID: G4790177881