Socioeconomic inequality in dental caries experience expressed by the significant caries index: cross ‐sectional results from the RaNCD Cohort Study
ConclusionThis study indicates pro ‐rich inequalities in dental caries experience among middle‐aged adults in Iran. The findings highlight the importance of early prevention of dental caries experience before it happens. To mitigate inequalities in dental caries experience, policy interventions should focus on females, older age groups, and low‐SES individuals.
Source: International Dental Journal - Category: Dentistry Authors: Moslem Soofi,
Behzad Karami ‐Matin,
Ali Kazemi‐Karyani,
Shahin Soltani,
Hosein Ameri,
Mehdi Moradi‐Nazar,
Farid Najafi Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research