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Does the contribution of modifiable risk factors on oral health inequities differ by experience of negative life events among Indigenous Australian adults?

Lisa M JamiesonJoanne HedgesYin ParadiesXiangqun Ju
Published in: PloS one (2023)
The contributions of modifiable risk factors in poor self-rated oral health among Indigenous adults with different exposures to negative life events differed substantially. Targets to reduce racism will decrease oral health inequities for both groups, however Indigenous adults who have experienced substantial negative life events require additional focus on provision of culturally safe dental care.
Keyphrases
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  • risk factors
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