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[A caries survey in Shanghai Penglai district]
1Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Penglai District Hospital. Shanghai 200011,China.
Summary
This study investigated oral epidemic diseases, finding significant variations in caries prevalence across age groups. Overall caries rates and DMFT scores were lower than previous Shanghai data.
Area of Science:
- Oral epidemiology
- Public health
- Dental caries research
Background:
- Oral epidemic diseases pose a significant public health challenge.
- Establishing baseline data is crucial for effective oral health education and disease prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the occurrence of oral epidemic diseases and gather essential data.
- To provide standards for supervising oral health education outcomes.
- To inform oral epidemic disease control measures.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a random sampling method with proportional group allocation.
- Adhered to the established standards of the second national investigation of oral epidemic diseases.
Main Results:
- Caries prevalence rates varied significantly by age group: 5-year-olds (63.1%), 12-year-olds (28.6%), 15-year-olds (31.8%), 18-year-olds (43.6%), 35-44-year-olds (41.3%), and 65-74-year-olds (61.8%).
- The study identified distinct differences in caries rates among various age demographics.
Conclusions:
- Caries prevalence demonstrates significant age-related variations.
- The observed caries prevalence and DMFT scores are notably lower compared to previous findings in the Shanghai area from the second national investigation.