Social determinants of health linked with oral health in a representative sample of U.S. adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral diseases remain a significant public health problem worldwide, with growing gaps in oral health status among various socioeconomic groups. The objective of the current study is to analyze the impact of different social determinants of health (SDOH) on oral health outcomes (frequency of dental visits, self-reported oral health status, embarrassment because of oral health status, and tooth loss) among a representative sample of United States (U.S.) adults.

Methods

Cross-sectional data for this observational study came from adults aged 18 and above (N = 5,320) participating in the nationally representative 2021 State of Oral Health Equity in America survey. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were conducted to examine the associations between oral health outcom

SUBMITTER: Obeidat R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660569 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature