Influence of gratification behavior on early childhood caries and body mass index in preschool children

Conclusion: Children with ECC were more self-controlled, and children with high BMI were more impulsive. Hence, delayed gratification for cariogenic reward is a behavioral risk factor for ECC, whereas instant gratification is an alarming risk factor for higher BMI in preschool children.
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research