Dental caries experience and its impact on quality of life in Latin American and Caribbean countries
Braz. oral res. (Online)
; 35(supl.1): e052, 2021. tab, graf
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS, BBO - Odontologia
| ID: biblio-1249387
Biblioteca responsável:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Robust epidemiological data allow for logical interventions taken in the interest of public health. Dental caries is a major public health problem driven by increased sugar consumption and various biological, behavioral, and psychosocial factors, and is known to strongly affect an individual's quality of life. This study aims to critically review epidemiological data on the prevalence of dental caries in Latin American and Caribbean countries (LACC) and its impact on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of the population. Although the majority of national surveys did not include all age groups and several countries reported a reduction in the prevalence of cavitated carious lesions, most nations still exhibited a high burden of decayed teeth. OHRQoL evaluation was limited to children and older adults only, and was not included in any national survey. Study heterogeneity and methodological issues hindered comparison of evidence between studies and over time, and updating national level data on caries prevalence and its impact on OHRQoL should be prioritized in LACCs.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
BBO - Odontologia
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Cárie Dentária
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Fatores de risco
Aspecto:
Preferência do paciente
Limite:
Idoso
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Criança
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Braz. oral res. (Online)
Assunto da revista:
Odontologia
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
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México
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Peru
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Norbert Wiener University/PE
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Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana/MX
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Universidad Iberoamericana/DO
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais/BR
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Universidade de Brasília/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR