Relationship of Dental Caries and Body Mass Index amongst School Children in Hail, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
;
23: e220039, 2023. tab
Artículo
en Inglés
| LILACS, BBO
| ID: biblio-1431043
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine caries prevalence and its association with body mass index in school children between 9-12 years of age in Hail, Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 524 school children 9-12 years of age. These children were selected from 9 Public schools in Hail Province. Dental caries was recorded as per criteria established by the World Health Organization using assessment form for children 2013. Children were weighed using an electronic scale nearest to 0.1 kg with children attired in light clothing and wearing no shoes. The height was measured using a stadiometer to the nearest full centimeter with the children in a standing position. Body Mass Index (BMI) was determined using the formula BMI = kg/m2. Results: Caries prevalence in the population was 86%. The comparisons of mean DMFT between the groups demonstrate higher scores in the overweight group (mean=2.43) compared to normal weight (mean=1.85) and underweight children (mean=1.56) which is statistically significant (p=0.000). Bonferroni Post hoc test to compare the underweight and overweight group (p=0.000) and overweight and normal weight (p=0.000) were highly significant. Conclusion: A positive correlation of caries severity, namely DMFT, with BMI is established.
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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Asunto principal:
Índice de Masa Corporal
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Niño
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Índice CPO
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Prevalencia
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Caries Dental
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Niño
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
India
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Arabia Saudita
Institución/País de afiliación:
Qassim University/SA
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Saudi Commission of Health Specialties/SA
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Sharavathi Dental College and Hospital/IN
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