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. 2023 Feb;24(1):49-55.
doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2023.24.01.09.

AMASI epidemiological study on children living in L'Aquila

L De Simone  1 , E Ortu  1 , A Barone  1 , M Giannoni  1 , D Pietropaoli  1 , A Monaco  1
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AMASI epidemiological study on children living in L'Aquila

L De Simone et al. Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2023 Feb.
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Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study is to observe the statistical relationship between children's habits, oral heath, pregnancy history and breastfeeding.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on the pupils of the first and second grades of the primary schools of the "Silvestro" and "Amiternum" school districts of L'Aquila (Italy). The study population consisted of 496 (244 females and 252 males) students. The data were collected through anamnesis carried out by qualified health personnel before dental examination. According to the WHO criteria clinical teething examination standard, the presence of caries was determined by the dmft index (decayed-filled-missing deciduous teeth). Shapiro-Wilk test, Chi-square test and t test used. P values below 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Conclusion: There is not enough evidence to advise against breastfeeding lasting more than one year due to the risk of tooth decay. Supportive practices need to be implemented to counteract risk factors. A larger sample is needed to study the role of human milk.

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