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[Ethnicity and the 'TJZ' decision].

G H Verrips1, H Kalsbeek, M A Eijkman

  • 1Uit de sectie Tandzorg en Epidemiologie van de afdeling Jeugd en Gezondheid van het NIPG-TNO te Leiden .

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
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Ethnic and socioeconomic factors significantly impact children's oral health and dental behaviors. Lower education levels in mothers were linked to higher caries prevalence and incidence in both study cohorts.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Oral health disparities among children are a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the influence of ethnicity and socioeconomic status on dental health is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • This study analyzes data from Dutch youth to explore these factors in oral health outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To assess differences in oral health and dental behavior between two cohorts of children (born 1982 and 1976) at different ages.
  • To examine the role of ethnic and socioeconomic groups in oral health outcomes.
  • To identify caries risk indicators in young populations.

Summary:

  • A secondary analysis of oral health data from Dutch children revealed significant disparities.
  • Higher caries prevalence and incidence were observed in children of mothers with low or unknown education, particularly those of Turkish or Moroccan descent in the younger cohort and Dutch descent in the older cohort.
  • Both ethnicity and socioeconomic status were identified as significant indicators of caries risk.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for culturally sensitive and socioeconomically targeted oral health promotion programs.
  • Provides evidence for policymakers to address health inequalities in pediatric dental care.
  • Informs future research on the long-term effects of socioeconomic factors on oral health trajectories.

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