Risk factors of early childhood caries among preschool children in Shanghai, China: a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Early childhood caries(ECC) has caused a growing public health burden worldwide, but there still remains a gap in the understanding of ECC in Shanghai, China. This study aims to investigate the current profile of ECC and related risk factors of new-onset caries among preschool children in Shanghai, China.

Materials and methods

Children aged 3-5 were included in this two-year longitudinal study from Shanghai. Oral health information and related factors were collected through clinical examinations and questionnaires. Logistic and general linear regression were used to investigate the risk factors of early childhood caries. Ethical approval and informed consent form were achieved in the study.

Results

A total of 192 children completed this 2-year longitudina

SUBMITTER: Xu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12391158 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature