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Relationship between Obesity and Dental Caries in Saudi Male Adolescents.

Asim Al-AnsariMuhammad Ashraf Nazir
Published in: International journal of dentistry (2020)
The prevalence of caries and obesity was high in male adolescents in Saudi Arabia. Obesity was significantly associated with untreated caries and caries experience. Children with high caries experience were more likely to have obesity than children with low caries experience. Preventive programs and policies should address public health issues related to caries and obesity in male teenagers.
Keyphrases
  • insulin resistance
  • public health
  • metabolic syndrome
  • weight loss
  • young adults
  • high fat diet induced
  • type diabetes
  • oral health
  • weight gain
  • physical activity
  • risk factors
  • body mass index