Prevalence and Characteristics of Self‐Perceived Swallowing Difficulties Among Community‐Dwelling Older People in South Korea

The high prevalence of perceived swallowing difficulties identified in this study, particularly among older adults not clinically diagnosed, underscores the critical need for community-based screening. Identifying this at-risk population through such screening is the essential first step to facilitate timely preventive interventions and ensure referral for further clinical evaluation.