Oral Health of Stone Mine Workers of Jodhpur City, Rajasthan, India
Safety and Health at Work
;
: 136-139, 2014.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-103191
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Occupational injuries cause major health problems, which the developed, developing, and underdeveloped nations worldwide are facing today. The present study aimed to assess dental caries, periodontal health of stone mine workers, and the relationship between wasting diseases and the years of working experience.METHODS:
The study population comprised 510 men, selected based on the stratified cluster sampling procedure. Clinical oral examinations were carried out, and periodontal disease, dental caries, and wasting diseases were recorded.RESULTS:
Workers were in the age group of 17-56 years; the prevalence of dental caries in the workers was found to be 74%, with a mean decayed, missing, filled teeth index of 2.89. A periodontal pocket of more than 6 mm was observed in 6% of the workers.CONCLUSION:
The oral health of mine workers is in a poor state; steps should be taken so as to provide basic medical and dental care facilities.
Texto completo:
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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Doenças Periodontais
/
Bolsa Periodontal
/
Dente
/
Saúde Bucal
/
Prevalência
/
Assistência Odontológica
/
Síndrome de Emaciação
/
Cárie Dentária
/
Diagnóstico Bucal
/
Traumatismos Ocupacionais
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
/
Estudo de prevalência
Limite:
Humanos
/
Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Safety and Health at Work
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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