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This multicenter study aimed to investigate a simple and effective screening method for predicting dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia. Overall, 191 older adults (aged 65 years or older) were randomly sampled using the simple random sampling technique. Oropharyngeal morphology was assessed using the modified Mallampati classification, which reflects the size of the tongue in the oropharyngeal cavity. The hyoid position was measured as the distance between the menton and laryngeal prominence to evaluate aging-related changes in the muscles of the laryngopharynx. Dysphagia was assessed using the repetitive saliva swallowing test (RSST), which measures the number of swallowing movements in 30 seconds; dysphasia is defined as less than 3 swallowing movements in 30 seconds. The aspiration signs were assessed based on history of choking or coughing reflex during eating or drinking and medical history of pneumonia. 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