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Inequalities in oral health: Results from the First Portuguese National Health Examination Survey

Authors :
Heidi Lyshol
Ana Paula Gil
Marina Carvalho Arruda Barreto
Ana João Santos
Ana Paula Rodrigues
João Bosco dos Santos
Paula Braz
Liliana Antunes
Irina Kislaya
Vania Gaio
Sónia Namorado
Baltazar Nunes
Carlos Matias Dias
Source :
Web of Science, BASE-Bielefeld Academic Search Engine

Abstract

Oral health is a state of being free from a range of diseases and disorders that affect oral cavity. Dental cavities and gum diseases are among the most prevalent diseases worldwide. However, they can be prevented as risk factors include poor diets and hygiene. Also, social determinants play a key role as it is well established that poor health is higher among the most disadvantaged. Thus this study aimed to describe oral preventive care of the Portuguese population and assess socioeconomic inequalities. The Portuguese National Health Examination Survey is developed as a part of the project “Improvement of epidemiological health information to support public health decision and management in Portugal. Towards reduced inequalities, improved health, and bilateral cooperation”, that benefits from a 1.500.000€ Grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Grants. N/A

Details

Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Web of Science, BASE-Bielefeld Academic Search Engine
Accession number :
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