Association Between Water Sanitation and Living Conditions and Dental Caries in Brazilian Schoolchildren
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
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20: e5485, 2020. tab
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in English
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| ID: biblio-1135551
ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective:
To analyze the association between water sanitation and living conditions and dental caries in Brazilian schoolchildren. Material andMethods:
A list containing names of children enrolled in 18 urban public schools was obtained. Then, data registered by community health agents from the family health strategy were consulted, aiming to obtain information about socio-environmental variables such as house type, number of rooms in the house, water supply, water treatment, waste, feces and urine disposal. For sample calculation, 95% confidence level, 80% test power and 5% error rate were used A total of 199 5-year-old and 137 12-year-old schoolchildren participated in the research. For examinations, World Health Organization recommendations for epidemiological surveys of dental caries were followed.Results:
For 5-year-old children, dental caries prevalence was related to municipality of origin, water supply system and sewage system. For 12-year-old children, untreated water and waste collection were related to higher dental caries rates.Conclusion:
Dental caries was associated to house type and water sanitation.
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Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Water Supply
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Fluoridation
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Public Health
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Dental Caries
Type of study:
Evaluation studies
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Practice guideline
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
City Hall of Brumadinho/BR
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Faculty of Sete Lagoas/BR
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Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR
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National Learning Service for Transport/BR
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University of São Paulo/BR
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