A 2‐year longitudinal study of the relationship between masticatory function and progression to frailty or pre‐frailty among community‐dwelling Japanese aged 65 and older

Background An association has recently been reported between frailty and reduced masticatory function; however, the causal relationship remains unclear. Objective The aim of this study was to clarify the relationship between masticatory function and frailty progression. Methods Among 6699 individuals aged 65 and older (mean age 72.8 ± 5.2 years) who were invited to participate in comprehensive medical check‐ups, 418 who underwent examinations at...