October 22, 2023
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Afraid of losing teeth When entering the elderly Risk of complications from diabetes, blood pressure, cardiovascular and brain diseases. Many agencies are prepared to solve the problem. Add benefits Promote oral health
Due to the fact that October 21 is considered “National Dental Public Health Day” Dr. Phongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon Director of the Health System Development Support Office The Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health Promotion Foundation) stated that oral health is one of the issues that must be given importance. Because oral health problems affect physical health and quality of life The main cause comes from behavior. and risk factors related to improper oral health This can happen in all age groups, including children, working people, the elderly, especially working people.
From the National Oral Health Survey The 8th oral health condition in 2017 found that Working age people have as much as 91.8% of dental caries, 43.3% of untreated tooth decay. and began to have decay in the gaps between the teeth, with saliva stones and bleeding 75.5%, with periodontal pockets of 4 millimeters or more in 25.9%, which is a cause of tooth loss in the elderly, up to about 10 teeth per person.
“Oral conditions associated with violence and complications of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are the number one health problem in the world and in Thailand, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. cardiovascular disease There are important risk factors from lifestyle behaviors such as eating, smoking, and drinking alcohol. Which diabetes is related to the development of oral diseases. both periodontitis Gingivitis and the occurrence of oral ulcers from dry mouth and low saliva. A survey from 2013-2019 found that the rate of diabetes The working age group has an increased rate. and found in people who are younger Working age is therefore an important period in taking care of oral health. Close the door to disease Prepare yourself before entering the elderly with quality in the future.”
Dr. Phongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon
Dr. Phongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon Director of the Health System Development Support Office, Thai Health Promotion Foundation.
Dr. Phongthep also said that the Thai Health Promotion Foundation has joined with the Dental Public Health Foundation. and the Office of Dental Public Health, Department of Health drives the promotion of oral health among all age groups with a strategy in 5 areas.
1. Develop a service model to promote oral health.
2. Develop a manual for oral health promotion.
3. Create oral health knowledge Develop a self-assessment tool to screen for oral conditions. Communicate and create knowledge about oral health through applications. “Fun D”
4. Develop data and information systems Follow up on oral health and provide appropriate services in the area.
5. Develop proposals and drive policies related to oral health promotion together with network partners. By driving policy to develop mechanisms for access to oral health examination benefits and providing health promotion and disease prevention services for insured groups. and develop health promotion policies at the organizational level Establishment, community, work
Prepare to enter the elderly with quality and increase the proportion of the working age population to have access to health promotion services. and receive basic dental services appropriately
2023-10-22 05:52:51
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