Difficulty with Dental Caries Among Adolescents Who Are Underweight: A Nationwide Study

Overview

Journal J Pediatr Clin Pract

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2024 Dec 30

PMID 39735245

Authors

Vinodh Bhoopathi

Paula Ortega-Verdugo

Christine Wells

Honghu Liu

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Abstract

This study highlights a unique association between weight status and difficulty with dental caries among US adolescents. Being underweight was significantly associated with dental caries in adolescents aged 10-17.

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