Life-conditions and anthropometric variables as risk factors for oral health in children in Ladakh, a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this survey was to evaluate the severity of dental caries among children living in Zanskar Valley (Ladakh, India) and its association with anthropometric and background variables.

Methods

This cross-sectional survey was conducted on schoolchildren divided into four age groups (< 6, ≥ 6 < 11, ≥ 11 < 14 and > 14 years of age). A total of 1474 schoolchildren (607 males, 41.2%) were examined. Actual caries prevalence (dt/DT) and gingival bleeding were recorded by four calibrated dentists. An ad hoc questionnaire evaluated general health, eating habits, oral hygiene and the self-perception of oral conditions. Height, weight, waist circumference, heart-rate and oxygen-saturation were also collected directly by examiners. Responses to questionnaire items were

SUBMITTER: Cagetti MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7863482 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature