Burden of oral diseases predicts development of excess weight in early adolescence: a 2-year longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT: Dental caries, gingivitis, and excess weight are highly prevalent, interconnected chronic conditions. The association of oral health with the development of adiposity among children is sparsely addressed. We examined the association of oral health to the development of excess weight and central obesity in early adolescence during a 2-year follow-up period. This prospective study was conducted with 2702 children aged 9-12 years at baseline from the Finnish Health in Teens study. Their weight development was followed up for 2 years. Body mass index with age- and sex-specific cut-offs and the waist-height ratio indicated weight status and central obesity. Oral health data (caries experience and gingivitis/calculus) were collected from outpatient records of public dental services. Having both

SUBMITTER: Lommi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11322208 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature