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Updated information on oral health status could be used to monitor oral disease patterns, as widespread variations in oral health outcomes within and between different countries are reported.
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The objective was to examine the status of oral and systemic health and their association with demographic characteristics of the population a...
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... coefficient correlation analysis showed a significantly positive correlation of gender with oral/dental health variables. Table 6 presents relationship and odds ratios of demographic and oral conditions with the highest risk ratio of 3.61 (3.15-4.16, P <.001) for tooth loss and age group >30 years. ...Context 2
... coefficient correlation analysis showed a significantly positive correlation of gender with oral/dental health variables. Table 6 presents relationship and odds ratios of demographic and oral conditions with the highest risk ratio of 3.61 (3.15-4.16, P <.001) for tooth loss and age group >30 years. ...Similar publications
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... In Pakistan, periodontal diseases and dental caries are highly prevalent. 1 Caries varies between very low in rural areas to moderate in some urban communities. The prevalence varies between 4 -30% with prevalence being higher in urban areas than rural areas. 2 While most oral health surveys conducted have consistently focused primarily on children, adolescents and adults from the general population, few have been conducted on disadvantaged groups. ...
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