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Adults 65+ with Total Tooth Loss

County: Shelby
Measurement Period: 2022
This indicator shows the percentage of adults aged 65 and older who have had all of their natural teeth extracted.

Why is this important?

Oral health has been shown to impact overall health and well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third of all adults in the United States have untreated tooth decay, or tooth caries. Additionally, one in seven adults aged 35 to 44 years old has periodontal (gum) disease. Both the severity and prevalence of periodontal disease increase with age. Periodontal disease and tooth decay are the most frequent causes of tooth loss. About 25% of adults over the age of 60 no longer have any natural teeth. Having missing teeth can affect overall health and nutrition. In addition, among those aged 65 and older, those in poverty are twice as likely as those with higher incomes to have lost all of their teeth. Given these serious health consequences, it is important to maintain good oral health.
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County: Shelby

21.0%
Source: CDC - PLACES
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: October 2024
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Compared to TN Counties, Shelby has a value of 21.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.9%.
TN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Shelby has a value of 21.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.4%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the US Value (12.2%), Shelby has a value of 21.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.2%)
Technical note: Sub-county small area estimates use state and county data from the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in tandem with demographic data for census tracts and cities. It is not appropriate to use this data for evaluation purposes.
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  • CDC - PLACES
    Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
    Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)

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