Burden of permanent and deciduous dental caries in middle East and North Africa (MENA): an epidemiological analysis of global burden of disease study from 1990 to 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dental caries, a prevalent non-communicable disease (NCD), remains a significant health challenge worldwide, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In this study, we analyzed and compared the burden of dental caries in the MENA region from 1990 to 2021 based on Global Burden of Disease (GBD 2021) database.

Methods

Data from the GBD 2021 study database was utilized to assess the incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability (YLD) for dental caries across 21 MENA countries. The study estimates age-standardized rates, considering variables such as age, gender, and region. Additionally, the relationship between dental caries and the Socio-Demographic Index (SDI) was examined.

Results

The age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) of

SUBMITTER: Khorasani N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12502493 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature