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What factors are associated with early childhood dental caries? A longitudinal study of the Growing Up in New Zealand cohort.

Gerhard SundbornKatie BachAmy BirdRachel FarrarSarah BronteBathsheba Bethy TurtonPolly Atatoa CarrJacinta Fa'alili-FidowSusan MortonCameron Grant
Published in: International journal of paediatric dentistry (2020)
A diet high in sugar or refined starch was strongly linked to caries. Policies to reduce sugar and refined starch intake should be considered.
Keyphrases
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