Peter Cleaton-Jones1, Paul Fatti. 1. Steve Biko Centre for Bioethics, Johannesburg, South Africa. peter.cleaton-jones@wits.ac.za
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine caries rate trends in children in South Africa and Swaziland since the first published epidemiological study in 1910. METHOD: Cochrane Collaboration methods were used to do a systematic review of reported caries rates from 1919 to 2007 in 5-6y, 11-13y and 14-17y children. RESULTS: There are variations in caries rates among racial groups and between rural and urban areas but secular trends show decreasing prevalence and dmft or DMFT over time. CONCLUSION: This systematic review shows decreasing caries rates in children in a developing region of Africa.
OBJECTIVE: To determine caries rate trends in children in South Africa and Swaziland since the first published epidemiological study in 1910. METHOD: Cochrane Collaboration methods were used to do a systematic review of reported caries rates from 1919 to 2007 in 5-6y, 11-13y and 14-17y children. RESULTS: There are variations in caries rates among racial groups and between rural and urban areas but secular trends show decreasing prevalence and dmft or DMFT over time. CONCLUSION: This systematic review shows decreasing caries rates in children in a developing region of Africa.
Authors: Sonia Nath; Sneha Sethi; João L Bastos; Helena M Constante; Kostas Kapellas; Dandara Haag; Lisa M Jamieson Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-01-26 Impact factor: 3.390