Caries experience, obesity and demographic factors in school children: A cluster analysis

CONCLUSION: An association between disadvantageous socioeconomic and environmental aspects and dental caries was observed, while obesity was associated with better socioeconomic status of the schoolchildren. While no direct association was found between obesity and dental caries, the results emphasize the influence of socioeconomic/environmental variables on health outcomes.PMID:38686750 | DOI:10.1922/CDH_00267Hilasaca-Mamani06

Source: Community Dental Health - April 30, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: M Hilasaca-Mamani J N Amato E Eskenazi M B Gavi ão E O Ribeiro D S Araujo P M Castelo Source Type: research