Six-year trends in dental pain and maternal education inequalities among Brazilian adolescents.

Maria do Carmo Matias Freire Lídia Moraes Ribeiro Jordão Marco de Anselmo Peres Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães de Abreu

Published in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2019)

The prevalence of dental pain increased in the 2009-2012 and 2012-2015 periods, and social inequalities were found. Higher levels of dental pain persisted in the lower maternal education group. Inequalities remained stable over time. Broader actions to reduce the existing inequalities are needed and should be a priority for public policies.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
healthcare
pain management
neuropathic pain
oral health
mental health
public health
young adults
quality improvement
birth weight
risk factors
body mass index
preterm birth