[Prevalence of xerostomia in the general population].
OBJECTIVE
Principally, to establish the prevalence of xerostomia in the general population and, second, to find the association of xerostomia with the consumption of tranquillizers and anti-depression, anti-allergy, anti-Hypertension and hypnotic drugs.


METHODS
A crossover study of prevalence.


METHODS
The urban area of Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona.


METHODS
Random sample, stratified by age and gender (268 people).


RESULTS
A telephone survey on xerostomia and drugs intake was conducted. Prevalence in the population of xerostomia was 9.7%. There was a linear relationship between being older and greater prevalence of xerostomia. The differences found for gender was not significant. There was an association between xerostomia and intake of the aforesaid drugs.


CONCLUSIONS
The high prevalence of xerostomia and its association with commonly used drugs should arouse doctors to seek adequate solutions.
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ABS Les Planes (Sant Joan Despí), Barcelona.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology; D014505:Urban Population; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000453:epidemiology*
Prevalencia de xerostomía en la población general.