Risk factors associated with early childhood caries among Wenzhou preschool children in China: a prospective, observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Early childhood caries (ECC) is a serious health public problem that affects a large proportion of children in China. This study aimed to assess risk factors for the incidence of ECC among Wenzhou (China) preschoolers.

Design

Prospective, observational cohort study.

Setting

Kindergartens (n=6) in Wenzhou, China.

Participants

606 children who were 3-4 years of age and newly arrived in the kindergartens in September 2011.

Methods

This was a longitudinal observational study with a 2-year follow-up of preschoolers of 3-4 years of age in Wenzhou (Southeast China). Oral health data were collected annually after the baseline survey. The risk factors associated with visible caries and increment of decayed, missing and filled teeth (dmft) were analysed

SUBMITTER: Mei L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8438756 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature