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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
The impact of oral health disparities on smoking prevalence
Pedro Henrique Carneiro1, Alice Zhang2, William Zhao2
1Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni, School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA, United States.
Abstract:
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, lung infections, and diabetes, and causes oral health problems. The prevalence of smoking is significantly influenced by intersecting factors such as socioeconomic status, racial and ethnic marginalization, and differing cultural practices. Importantly, minority groups experience earlier tobacco exposure and reduced access to education and cessation programs. A comprehensive analysis of individual characteristics is essential for predicting and effectively addressing tobacco-related oral and systemic health disparities. Education and prevention initiatives are key to decreasing the prevalence of smoking in populations affected by structural inequities.
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