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Standard descriptive tables in WHO Oral Health epidemiological studies
L Benamghar1, M H Leclercq, D Bourgeois
1INSERM Institute U115-Nancy, France.
World Health Statistics Quarterly. Rapport Trimestriel De Statistiques Sanitaires Mondiales
|January 1, 1994
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends standardized variables and statistical tables for oral health epidemiological surveys. This promotes international comparability and leverages computer technology for better oral health system insights.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Dental Research
Background:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) Oral Health Programme has long advocated for oral health epidemiological surveys.
- Standardization is crucial for comparing global oral health data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform oral health researchers about WHO-recommended variables for surveys.
- To highlight statistical tables for international data standardization and comparability.
- To discuss the role of computer technology in understanding oral health systems.
Main Methods:
- Review of WHO recommendations for oral health surveys.
- Discussion of statistical table formats.
- Analysis of computer technology's impact on oral health data management.
Main Results:
- WHO provides specific variables and statistical tables for standardized oral health surveys.
- These recommendations facilitate international comparison of oral health data.
- Computer technology enhances the analysis and understanding of oral health systems.
Conclusions:
- Adherence to WHO guidelines ensures standardized and comparable international oral health data.
- The integration of computer technology is vital for advancing oral health research and surveillance.