Oral health in China--trends and challenges / 国际口腔科学杂志·英文版
International Journal of Oral Science
;
(4): 7-12, 2011.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-269683
ABSTRACT
For a long time, oral disease is one of the major problems of the public health for its high prevalence and incidence throughout the world, which is especially true for low-income populations. Since China's economic reform in 1978, great changes have taken place in China. These changes have significant impact on and have been reflected in oral disease trends in China. This paper provides an overview and assessment of the oral health status in China. It focuses on changes in the nation's demographic profile, in the marketplace, the oral disease status and trends. The paper also suggests some possible measures and strategies for bettering oral health in future China.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Periodontal Diseases
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Urbanization
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China
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Population Dynamics
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Oral Health
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Epidemiology
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Mouth, Edentulous
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Health Expenditures
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Dental Caries
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Dental Health Services
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
International Journal of Oral Science
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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