IMPACTO DA MULTIMORBIDADE NAS CONDIÇÕES DE SAÚDE BUCAL EM IDOSOS BRASILEIROS

Introduction: The occurrence of multimorbidity, which corresponds to the accumulation of chronic diseases, is considered a public health problem and its consequences on oral health lack scientific evidence in large populations. Objective: To evaluate the impact of multimorbidity on oral health conditions in elderly Brazilians. Methods: This is an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study that used a consultation with DATASUS to obtain the data. Results: A cross-sectional and population-based study was carried out, using the database of the National Health Survey (PNS). The presence of multimorbidity in the elderly was considered when they had a diagnosis of two or more chronic diseases. Regarding oral health conditions, these were collected from the variables studied in the PNS. The Chi-square test was used for data analysis and then the prevalence ratios were adjusted using Poisson multiple regression. Conclusions: In view of the results, it is concluded that most oral health conditions, as well as their self-perception, are worse in the presence of multimorbidity in the elderly population.