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. 2020 Jan-Feb;13(1):6-10.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1706.

Nutritional Status and its Relationship with Dental Caries among 3-6-year-old Anganwadi Children

Kempaiah S Madhusudhan  1 , Nitin Khargekar  2
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Nutritional Status and its Relationship with Dental Caries among 3-6-year-old Anganwadi Children

Kempaiah S Madhusudhan et al. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2020 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study is to determine dental caries status in 3-6-year-old malnourished children.

Materials and methods: A total of 500 children aged 3-6 years enrolled in anganwadi were selected for this study. The nutritional status was evaluated by anthropometric measurements such as body weight and height [body mass index (BMI)-for-age]. Dental caries status was recorded according to WHO criteria. The obtained data were subjected to statistical analysis.

Results: The prevalence of underweight was 41% and prevalence of dental caries was 61%.

Conclusion: Low BMI-for-age is a risk factor for dental caries.

Clinical significance: Inclusion of BMI-for-age calculation in routine case history pro forma helps in timely diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of children suffering from malnutrition.

How to cite this article: Madhusudhan KS, Khargekar N. Nutritional Status and its Relationship with Dental Caries among 3-6-year-old Anganwadi Children. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(1):6-10.

Keywords: Anganwadi; BMI-for-age; Dental caries; Malnutrition.

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