Risk Indicators for Early Childhood Caries in South Africa: Protocol for a Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early childhood caries (ECC) is a common disorder characterized by the presence of one or more decayed (non-cavitated or cavitated lesions), missing (due to caries), or filled tooth surfaces of primary teeth in children 71 months old or younger. South Africa has a diverse population in terms of culture, education, income, and occupation. This diversity is due to the consequences of historical racial discrimination, poverty, unemployment, lack of accessibility to health services, and quality of education. These factors make South Africa unique, and the disease and risk profiles for this country differ from those of other countries at similar stages of development. For these reasons, it is important to identify the unique maternal and infant risk factors for ECC in the Sou

SUBMITTER: Kimmie-Dhansay F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8386354 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature