Prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among school-aged children in Tripoli, Libya: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In many developing countries, the prevalence of dental caries has increased due to lifestyle changes, lack of preventive services, and inadequate access to dental care. In Arab countries, the increased prevalence of caries has correlated with economic growth over the past decades, resulting in greater access to unhealthy foods and higher consumption of sugar, particularly among children. However, few studies have assessed caries prevalence among pediatric populations in Arab countries. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental caries and factors associated with caries among children in Tripoli, Libya.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included a convenience sample of 1934 children in first grade (age 6-7 years, n = 1000) and seventh grade

SUBMITTER: Alraqiq H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8086357 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature