On December 19, 2016, Governor John R. Kasich signed legislation establishing the Malnutrition Prevention Commission. The Commission studied malnutrition as it relates to healthcare costs and data, education and awareness, and prevention. Oral Health Ohio was asked to research the relationship between oral health and malnutrition among older adults for the report.
OUR IMPACT & OUTCOME: We are proud that OHO’s research about the relationship between oral health and malnutrition among older adults was included on page 12 of the final report, which was sent to Governor Kasich and the Ohio General Assembly on Monday, April 16, 2018. This report reaches a broad and diverse audience and will raise awareness about the relationship between oral health and malnutrition.