A scoping review of the links between early childhood caries and clean water and sanitation: the Sustainable Development Goal 6.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The United Nation's Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 calls for universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), which are crucial elements of health and well-being and fundamental for a life in dignity. Early childhood caries (ECC) is a preventable disease affecting health and quality of life of millions of young children worldwide. This scoping review aims to explore the connection between ECC and access to clean water and sanitation.

Methods

This scoping review, registered on the Open Science Framework and following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, conducted a thorough search in databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Google Scholar, SciELO) and websites (via Google) in November 2023. The search, without date limitations, targeted studies in Englis

SUBMITTER: Crystal YO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11234638 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature