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. 2014 Dec;36(4):219-21.
doi: 10.1590/2237-6089-2014-0001.

Emotional impact of halitosis

Bernard Troger  1 , Hiram Laranjeira de Almeida Jr  2 , Rodrigo Pereira Duquia
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Emotional impact of halitosis

Bernard Troger et al. Trends Psychiatry Psychother. 2014 Dec.
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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the emotional impact of halitosis on 18-year-old men using a self-reported questionnaire.

Method: A total of 2,224 participants underwent dental and medical examinations in the army medical services in the city of Pelotas, southern Brazil, in July 2008.

Results: In this sample, 12% of respondents expressed concern about their oral malodor, which had a strong emotional impact on their quality of life.

Conclusions: The individuals reporting halitosis showed a higher degree of concern with their oral malodor. Low educational level and low income were associated with psychological impact and halitosis in this population.

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