Inequalities in caries among pre-school Italian children with different background.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The study was aimed to describe caries prevalence and severity and health inequalities among Italian preschool children with European and non-European background and to explore the potential presence of a social gradient.

Methods

The ICDAS (International Caries Detection and Assessment System) was recorded at school on 6,825 children (52.8% females). Caries frequency and severity was expressed as a proportion, recording the most severe ICDAS score observed. Socioeconomic status (SES) was estimated by mean a standardized self-submitted questionnaire filled-in by parents. The Slope Index of Inequality (SII) based on regression of the mid-point value of caries experiences score for each SES group was calculated and a social gradient was generated, children were strat

SUBMITTER: Campus G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9308358 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature