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JAKARTA, INDONESIA AND SINGAPORE –\u00a0Media OutReach<\/a> – <\/span>5 October<\/span> 2021 –<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Academic studies increasingly demonstrate the links between poor
\u00a0<\/p>\n A new study by Ipsos and GSK Consumer
During pregnancy, higher hormone levels can change the way the
Yet, just 54% of respondents to the survey
Poor oral health can cause gum inflammation and
While 58% of respondents between the age 18-29 were aware that
Research shows that people with\u00a0severe<\/u>\u00a0gum
\u00a0<\/p>\n 68%\u00a0of respondents were aware that good oral health habits
\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The study highlighted the significant role of regular dental
drg. Hari Sunarto, Sp.Perio(K)<\/b>, <\/b>President of Indonesian
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Emerson Aguinaldo, General
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As a leading global healthcare company, we\u00a0work
References:<\/p>\n 1<\/sup>\u00a0European Federation of Periodontology,\u00a0https:\/\/www.efp.org\/gum-disease-general-health\/oral-health-pregnancy\/overview\/why-it-matters\/<\/i> 2<\/sup>\u00a0Simpson T.C. et al.\u00a0(2015) Treatment of periodontal disease for glycaemic control on people with diabetes mellitus. Cochrane Library, https:\/\/www.cochranelibrary.com\/cdsr\/doi\/10.1002\/14651858.CD004714.pub3\/full<\/i><\/p>\n
\noral health\u00a0and systemic disease, including\u00a0diabetes and
\ncardiovascular disease, and links with complications in pregnancy. But a new
\nresearch from Ipsos, conducted in partnership with GSK<\/a> Consumer Healthcare
\nindicates these links are not yet widely known. The findings point to a worrying
\nconcern that people may not be proactively looking after their oral health as
\nthey should be, and therefore risk not experiencing the wider health benefits
\ngood oral health may bring.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nHealthcare, with 4500 participants across 9 countries,<\/span>\u00a0including 500 participants from Indonesia. Key findings from respondents in Indonesia highlight low public
\nawareness on the impact of good oral health to our overall health and the need
\nto promote good oral health habits in Indonesia.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\nawareness of the importance of good oral health during pregnancy<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nbody reacts to<\/span> <\/span>plaque build-up, causing swollen gums, an early sign of gum
\ndisease. Pregnant<\/span> <\/span>women\u00a0with severe gum disease, also known
\nas\u00a0periodontitis, are more at risk<\/span> of giving\u00a0birth\u00a0prematurely, suffer pre-eclampsia, or have
\na baby with low birth weight \u2013\u00a0meaning good oral health habits and seeking
\nadvice from healthcare professionals are critical1<\/sup>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nwere aware\u00a0<\/s>that good oral healthcare\u00a0can support a healthier
\npregnancy, with lower risk of complications.\u00a0There was even\u00a0lower
\nawareness of the risks of poor oral health for pregnancy among older<\/span> <\/span>respondents\u00a0who
\nwill be\u00a0grandparents and\u00a0often\u00a0advisors.\u00a0While approximately
\n55% of those under<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>50 knew of the risks, the number
\nfell\u00a0to\u00a0 50% for people aged over 50.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\nrisk groups unaware of oral health links to diabetes\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ninfection. This can make it harder for the body to control blood
\nsugar\u00a0levels, and\u00a0respond appropriately to insulin2<\/sup>. In
\nturn, high glucose levels in the saliva of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes sufferers
\ncan increase the risk of dental decay, and their high blood sugar levels mean
\ngeneral wounds, including those in the mouth, heal more slowly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\ngood oral health has a\u00a0positive impact on\u00a0helping to
\nmaintain\u00a0blood sugar levels and\u00a0manage diabetes,\u00a0this number
\ndropped to only 49% for respondents over 50. With the over 50s, being a
\nhigher-risk group, more likely to develop type 2 Diabetes, this suggests a need
\nfor targeted awareness raising and education.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\nhealth links to cardiovascular disease better recognised<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ndisease are at higher risk of heart\u00a0<\/span>
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disease. The bacteria that
\nattack gums can spread throughout the body in\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
the bloodstream and can cause inflammation3<\/sup>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\ncan reduce the risk of<\/span> <\/span>developing cardiovascular diseases.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nvisits in improving understanding of the relevance of oral health to
\noverall\u00a0health.\u00a0Respondents\u00a0who visited a dentist more
\nfrequently\u00a0during the pandemic compared to before\u00a0were more aware of
\nthe impact of oral health on all conditions surveyed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\nrespondents in South East Asia who visited the dentist more frequently compared
\nto pre-Covid times were aware that good oral health can improve the chance of
\nhealthy pregnancy compared to 58% of respondents on average.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
\nrespondents in South East Asia who visited the dentist more frequently compared
\nto pre-Covid\u00a0times\u00a0were aware that good oral health can reduce the
\nrisk of cardiovascular disease, compared to 65% of respondents on
\naverage.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
\nrespondents in South East Asia who visited the dentist more frequently compared
\nto pre-Covid times were aware that good oral health can help to manage diabetes
\ncompared to 62% average of respondents on average.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nPeriodontology Association mengatakan<\/b> <\/b><\/span>said:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0“<\/span>The association
\nbetween oral health and overall health is well-documented by the scientific
\ncommunity. However, public awareness of the wider benefits of careful
\ntooth-brushing, taking care of your oral cavity and regular dentist visits
\nremains worryingly low. There is a real need to show consumers that it can be
\nmore than their smile put at risk if they don’t take care of their mouths
\nproperly.”<\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
\nManager, South East Asia and Taiwan, GSK Consumer Healthcare,\u00a0said:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>“Being\u00a0healthy isn’t\u00a0all\u00a0about
\nbroadcasting your runs or snapping photos at the gym \u2013 it\u00a0can
\nbe\u00a0the\u00a0most mundane, behind-the-scenes habits that have the biggest
\nimpact.\u00a0Good oral care habits like good, regular tooth-brushing\u00a0using
\nproven effective consumer healthcare products (toothpaste, mouth rinse and floss)
\nare\u00a0no exception. We need to show\u00a0people\u00a0the power of getting
\nthese habits right due to the many positive effects this can have on overall
\nhealth,\u00a0ultimately\u00a0reducing the\u00a0risk of developing\u00a0a
\nnumber\u00a0of\u00a0health conditions in the long\u00a0term.<\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nclosely\u00a0with frontline health workers, pharmacists,
\ndentists\u00a0and\u00a0government\u00a0<\/i><\/span>organisations<\/i><\/span>\u00a0to empower consumers to take better care of their everyday health,
\nand in doing so, relieving pressure on our health services.”<\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n