kathy phipps, drph data coordinator astdd. why is this topic important?
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Kathy Phipps, DrPHData Coordinator
ASTDD
Why is this topic important?
The Graying of AmericaNumber of people 65+ in the United States
2006 36 million2030 72 million
Proportion of the population 65+2000 12%2030 20%
Proportion of the population 85+1980 1%2030 3%
PROJECTED
2029
The Graying of AmericaLife expectancy
80 year old white male is now expected to live another 8 years90 year old white male is expected to live another 4 years
Decline in EdentulismDecrease in edentulism
1985-86 41% had no natural teeth2004 21% had no natural teeth
People are Living Longer with TeethBut having teeth doesn’t always mean healthy teeth …
Edentulism is Still an Issue
OH Surveillance & Older AdultsMany states have voiced an interest in monitoring oral
disease among older adultsHow do we monitor oral health in older adults?
BRFSS Number of teeth Dental visit Teeth cleaning
Other non-clinical surveys?Clinical surveys?
Sampling IssuesWhere do we find seniors?
Sampling IssuesAlmost impossible to obtain a statewide representative
sample of older adultsMay need to opt for convenience sample
What population group? The oldest old? Institutionalized adults? At risk adults?
Results will Vary by Group
Other Surveillance IssuesWhat oral health indicators are most important for older
adults?How do you measure periodontitis without an invasive
procedure?Are clinical surveys necessary or can we collect
questionnaire data only?
BSS for Older AdultsJoint effort between ASTDD’s
Healthy Aging CommitteeData CommitteeOutside experts
Anticipated completion data – early 2010Primary contacts:
Sangeeta WadhawanKathy Phipps
BSS Materials Will Include…Suggestions for population groupsClinical indicatorsNon-clinical indicatorsQuestionnaireExaminer training video
State Experiences