Linking risk factors for noncommunicable diseases

Both caries and periodontal diseases are examples of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and show links to other NCDs. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines advising the reduction of added sugars in the diet to prevent caries, avoid obesity, and reduce the development of other NCDs. Added sugar consumption is likely to be involved in the development of periodontal diseases as well. Chronic oral diseases are seldom considered together, especially with respect to common risk factors.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research