Spokane Counts 2013 - Tooth Loss (Adult)

Tooth Loss (Adult)

Health Status

Indicator: Tooth Loss (Adults)

Definition: Percent of adults missing six or more teeth due to decay.

Why is this important: Losing a tooth is the worst outcome from the decay process. At the point where six or more teeth have been lost, the individual begins to have difficulty with eating, which further impacts their health. They may also have difficulty with speech and social connections, which may further impact their mental health.

Where are we: In 2008 in Spokane County, 13% of adults reported missing six or more teeth due to decay. The proportion of tooth loss significantly decreased from 2006 to 2008. Spokane County had a proportion of tooth loss similar to that of Washington State in 2008.

Health Disparities:

Among adults in Spokane County in 2008:

Tooth loss increased as age increased.
Tooth loss decreased as education level increased.
Tooth loss decreased as income increased.

There was no difference in tooth loss by race or between males and females.

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	Data Source	BRFSS, 2008

Geography	Spokane County	12.5% (10.8-14.5)
	WA	11.7% (11.2-12.2)
	U.S.	Not Avail

	Trend	Decrease from 06 to 08

Age	Adults
	18-34 yrs	0.6% (0.1-2.4)
	35-44 yrs	6.7% (3.7-11.8)
	45-64 yrs	14.5% (11.6-18.0)
	65+ yrs	40.3% (34.8-46.1)

Sex	Male	12.2% (9.7-15.4)
	Female	12.8% (10.6-15.4)

Race		2006, 2008
	White	14.5% (13.0-16.2)
	Non-White	10.7% (5.8-19.0)

Education	< High school	36.3% (21.6-54.2)
	High school	20.9% (16.4-26.2)
	Some college	11.0% (8.4-14.3)
	College graduate	5.1% (3.5-7.2)

Income	<$25,000	28.1% (22.1-35.1)
	$25,000-$49,999	14.5% (11.2-18.5)
	$50,000+	4.1% (2.7-6.1)

Data Source: Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, supported in part by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cooperative Agreements U58/CCU022819-3 (2006), U58/CCU022819-5 (2008). Calculations and presentation of data by Spokane Regional Health District, Community Health Assessment.

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