ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025
Association Between Blood Benzene Levels and Periodontal Disease in a Nationally Representative Adult U.S. Population.
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- Advances in biomarkers of benzene exposure and toxicity: From mechanistic insights to occupational health applications (Review).Molecular medicine reports · 2026Review
- Association of frailty index with incident complete tooth loss among middle-aged and older Chinese adults: a longitudinal cohort study based on CHARLS.BMC oral health · 2026Article
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Abstract
(1) Background: Benzene, environmental pollutant, is linked to various adverse health effects, but its impact on oral health remains under-explored. This study examines the association between blood benzene levels and periodontitis, a progressive oral inflammatory condition, using a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. (2) Methods: Cross sectional data from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed. Periodontitis was defined per CDC/AAP. Three weighted multivariable logistic regression models determined the association between blood benzene levels and periodontal severity, adjusting for potential confounders. A structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis evaluated cotinine, smoking biomarker, as a mediator in the relationship between benzene and severe periodontitis. (3) Results: The ordinal logistic regression showed a statistically significant association (AOR = 2.0,
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