Family income modifies the association between frequent sugar intake and dental caries.
Int J Paediatr Dent
; 33(6): 535-542, 2023 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate whether family income modifies associations between dental caries and sex, age, mother's education, type of preschool, sugar intake, and toothbrushing.BACKGROUND:
Dental caries is a multifactorial dyanamic disease primarily mediated by biofilm and sugar.DESIGN:
A randomly selected sample of 308 Brazilian preschool children aged 1-3 years underwent a clinical oral examination for the assessment of moderate/extensive dental caries using codes 3-6 of the International Caries Detection and Assessment System. Mothers were asked to fill out a form addressing the child's demographic and socioeconomic characteristics as well as the frequency of sugar intake. Statistical analysis involved descriptive statistics, the chi-squared test, and Poisson regression models.RESULTS:
The prevalence of moderate/extensive dental caries was 42.5%. The adjusted model revealed that within low-income families (<2 times the monthly minimum wage), the prevalence of dental caries was higher among children with a high frequency of sugar intake (≥ twice per day) than in those with a low frequency of sugar intake (< twice a day) (RR = 1.79; CI 1.38-2.33). In families with higher income (≥2 times the monthly wage), no significant association between sugar intake and dental caries was, however, found.CONCLUSIONS:
In conclusion, monthly family income can modify the association between the high frequency of sugar intake and dental caries.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cárie Dentária
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil