Risk factors for oral health in young, urban, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The caries process follows a strong social gradient which can commence in the first years of life. Yet data on young children remain limited. This study reports the potential risk factors and indicators in urban, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged less than 5 and estimates the prevalence of caries.

Methods

Demographic and risk factor and risk indicator data were collected at baseline in a cohort study of children attending a health clinic in north Brisbane. Dentulous children received a basic oral examination to explore the presence of decayed, missing and filled teeth (dmft). Descriptive analyses were performed. A backwards stepwise logistic regression model was performed to identify potential associations with dmft status.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Butten K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6392135 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature