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Global early childhood caries: A review of literature
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Shrestha, A and Hoang, H and Gardner, S and Pradhan, A and Crocombe, L, Global early childhood caries: A review of literature, Nepal Medical College Journal, 23, (3) pp. 264-271. ISSN 2676-1424 (2021) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.3126/nmcj.v23i3.40418
Abstract
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a major public health concern in the world. There is a high
prevalence of ECC in developing countries. The review aimed to synthesise the published
literature on the global prevalence of ECC and its associated factors. Researches conducted
in Asian, European, American and African countries were included. The review included
observational cross-sectional, case-control, cohort studies, and clinical trials. The ECC varies
across countries and the continents. Several studies showed inequitable distribution of ECC within
regions of a country. The result of this review provides global prevalence of ECC and associated
risk factors. Despite the variation of prevalence of ECC, it remains a universal burden. Studies
have demonstrated that even in developed countries, ECC represents a significant burden in
preschool children. The S. mutans and , oral hygiene habits, breastfeeding and bottle feeding
along with factors such as parental education are major risk factors for ECC. There have been
limited studies conducted on ECC in Nepal.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | early childhood caries, global, prevalence, risk factors |
Research Division: | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences |
Research Group: | Paediatrics |
Research Field: | Infant and child health |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Public health (excl. specific population health) |
Objective Field: | Dental health |
UTAS Author: | Hoang, H (Dr Ha Hoang) |
UTAS Author: | Crocombe, L (Associate Professor Leonard Crocombe) |
ID Code: | 147998 |
Year Published: | 2021 |
Deposited By: | UTAS Centre for Rural Health |
Deposited On: | 2021-11-29 |
Last Modified: | 2022-01-13 |
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