Association between Stress and Periodontal Health on Obesity in Adults Aged 20-59

Abstract

Objectives: This study was conducted to analyze the relationship between stress and periodontal health due to adult obesity. Methods: From May 3, 2021, to May 12, 2021, an online survey was conducted targeting adults between 20-59 years in Seoul and Gyeonggi. A total of 270 responses were received and the collected data were tested using the χ²-test with SPSS 24.0. Pearson's correlation analysis was also performed. Results: Obesity was higher in the males than in the females, in the age range of 30-39 years it was higher in the married people, and finally abdominal obesity was higher in the males. Both obesity and abdominal obesity were higher in the group brushing less than twice a day and sleeping less than 5 hours; obesity was also higher in the smoking group (p<0.05). With an increase in age, the periodontal health status was 'unhealthy' in the stressed group and the general health status and oral health status was also 'unhealthy' in this group (p<0.05). The higher the body mass index, the more unhealthy the periodontal condition was perceived to be, and the lower the stress (p<0.001). Conclusions: Obesity is related to stress and oral health, therefore not only stress management but also oral health programs should be applied efficiently in the obesity management process.