Global Burden of Dental Caries and Oral Disorders: A 31-Year Comparative Analysis of Trends in Iran, North Africa and Middle East.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) studies highlight oral health as a significant global concern, particularly in regions such as Iran, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This study synthesizes GBD data on the incidence, prevalence, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) associated with dental caries and oral disorders to inform targeted interventions aimed at alleviating their burden and improving outcomes in these regions.

Methods

This study employs estimation techniques to comprehensively assess the occurrence and impact of dental caries in deciduous and permanent teeth, along with oral disorders across Iran, MENA, and globally. Data were drawn from the GBD site. We analyzed incidence, prevalence, and DALYs, utilizing disability weights with joinpoint

SUBMITTER: Asgary S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12305416 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature