Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2007):

Prevalence and risk indicators of periodontal disease among high-school students in Tehran.

Full Abstract

To identify the prevalence and risk indicators of periodontal disease in high-school students in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, the periodontal condition of 867 students aged 15-19 years was assessed using the community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN). The results showed that 88.7% of these students had less than perfect periodontal health. Multiple regression analysis revealed that sex, parents' educational level, frequency of toothbrushing and flossing, preventive dental visits and presence of extracted teeth were significant risk indicators for periodontal disease. School-based oral health promotion and prevention programmes are needed.

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Author information

Author/s: Kazemnejad, A (A); Zayeri, F (F); Rokn, A R (AR); Kharazifard, M J (MJ);

Affiliation: Department of Biostatistics, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. aklili(-atsign-)yahoo.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de santé de la Méditerranée orientale = al-Majallah al-?i??iyah li-sharq al-mutawassi? (East Mediterr Health J), published in Egypt. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2008 Jan-Feb; vol 14 (issue 1) : pp 119-25

Dates: Created 2008/06/18; Completed 2008/07/18;

PMID: 18557459, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adolescent Chi-Square Distribution Cross-Sectional Studies Dental Health Surveys Female Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Iran - epidemiology Male Multivariate Analysis Oral Hygiene

Oral Hygiene Parents - education Periodontal Diseases - diagnosis; epidemiology; etiology; prevention & control Periodontal Index Population Surveillance Prevalence Questionnaires Regression Analysis Students - statistics & numerical data Toothbrushing Urban Health - statistics & numerical data

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