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Nutrition and health in childhood: causal and quantitative interpretations of dental caries.
- Source :
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Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology . Dec1984, Vol. 12 Issue 6, p390-397. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 1984
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Abstract
- The aim of the present study was to suggest a causal model of dental caries and to discuss some quantitative interpretations of this model. Three age groups of children (4, 8 and 13 yr) from three different areas in Sweden were included. The caries status of the children was examined. A 7-day record (4- and 8-yr-olds) and a dietary history (13-yr-olds) were used to estimate food intake. Sociodemographic data and data of caries preventive measures were obtained from parents/children. A causal model of dental caries is suggested and some quantitative interpretations are made by means of path analyses. Hypothetical examples of results of changes in caries determinants are given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *DENTAL caries
*DENTAL pathology
*DIET
*EPIDEMIOLOGY
*FLUORIDES
*ORAL hygiene
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03015661
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12029103
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0528.1984.tb01478.x