Racial inequities in tooth loss among older Brazilian adults: A decomposition analysis.

Rafael Aiello Bomfim Ione Jayce Ceolla Schneider Fabiola Bof de AndradeMaria Fernanda Lima-CostaVanessa Pereira CorrêaPaulo FrazãoRichard Geddie WattJoão Luiz Dornelles Bastos Cesar Messias de Oliveira

Published in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2020)

Frequency and reason for dental visits and smoking status explained nearly half of the racial inequity in tooth loss among Brazilian older adults. The Brazilian Family Health Strategy Program should target older adults from racial groups living in deprived areas.

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