Prevalence of Dental Caries and its Relation with Socio- Economic Status in School Children
Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction- Dental caries is the most prevalent chronic disease affecting major population. It is considered as the most important global oral health burden. The present study was conducted to assess the prevalence of dental caries among students and its relation with socio- economic status. Materials & Methods- 120 students aged 13, 14, 15 years were enrolled in the study. Caries detection was performed by a dentist. Results- Students of 13 years of age had 12 boys and 11 girls, 14 years had 23 boys and 22 girls, 15 years had 25 boys and 27 girls. The difference was non- significant (P>0.05). Hindu included 20 boys and 25 girls, muslim had 18 boys and 20 girls, sikh had 15 boys and 13 girls and Christian consisted of 7 boys and 2 girls. The difference was non- significant (P>0.05). Upper class had 10 boys and 12 girls. Middle class had 20 boys and 18 girls and lower class had 30 boys and 27 girls. The difference was non- significant (P< 0.05). 45/60 boys and 38/60 girls had dental caries. The prevalence rate was 69.1%. Maximum caries were seen in age 13 years (Boys- 28, girls- 16) followed by 14 years (Boys- 10, girls- 12) and 15 years (Boys- 7, girls- 10). The difference was non- significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion- The rate of dental caries in increasing among school children. It is more in boys as compared to girls and prevalence is more in lower class as compared to upper and middle class
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Arpitha Kotha, Y. Vijay Kumar, Charugundh Bhanu Rekha, Y. Sandhya Sree, B Pratibha, ASK Bhargava
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