Undernutrition is associated with change in severe dental caries.

Published in: Journal of public health dentistry (2020)

While undernutrition indicated by stunting appeared to be a risk factor for severe dental caries, it could also be a marker for other determinants of progress of dental caries including socioeconomic factors and lack of use of dental services.

Keyphrases

early onset
healthcare
primary care
mental health
oral health