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What is the impact of untreated caries on children's education?
What is the impact of untreated caries on children's education?
Which chronic disease is noted as the fourth-most expensive to treat according to the WHO?
Which chronic disease is noted as the fourth-most expensive to treat according to the WHO?
How does untreated oral disease affect adults in terms of productivity?
How does untreated oral disease affect adults in terms of productivity?
What is a universal goal for oral health by the year 2030?
What is a universal goal for oral health by the year 2030?
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Which factor is not typically considered a socio-economic impact on health related to oral diseases?
Which factor is not typically considered a socio-economic impact on health related to oral diseases?
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What major barrier can affect the access and utilization of dental care?
What major barrier can affect the access and utilization of dental care?
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What does the DMFT index stand for in relation to dental health?
What does the DMFT index stand for in relation to dental health?
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How are oral diseases distributed globally according to the WHO?
How are oral diseases distributed globally according to the WHO?
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What is the primary significance of the correlation between dmft and DMFT at 12 years old?
What is the primary significance of the correlation between dmft and DMFT at 12 years old?
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Which factor is identified as the most important cause for improvement in oral health?
Which factor is identified as the most important cause for improvement in oral health?
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In industrialized countries, where are most caries lesions concentrated in children and teenagers?
In industrialized countries, where are most caries lesions concentrated in children and teenagers?
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What has been a major factor in the reduction of dental caries in communities?
What has been a major factor in the reduction of dental caries in communities?
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What percentage of oral health improvement can be attributed to socioeconomic advancements?
What percentage of oral health improvement can be attributed to socioeconomic advancements?
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Which of the following statements regarding the DMFT index is true?
Which of the following statements regarding the DMFT index is true?
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How do disparities in oral health often correlate with socioeconomic factors?
How do disparities in oral health often correlate with socioeconomic factors?
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Which of the following is a commonly recognized outcome of untreated dental caries?
Which of the following is a commonly recognized outcome of untreated dental caries?
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What contributes to the decline in the prevalence and severity of caries over the last 30-40 years?
What contributes to the decline in the prevalence and severity of caries over the last 30-40 years?
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Which age group has shown lower prevalence of caries in high-income countries?
Which age group has shown lower prevalence of caries in high-income countries?
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What is the lifetime prevalence of dental caries measured by the DMF index in developed countries over the last 40 years?
What is the lifetime prevalence of dental caries measured by the DMF index in developed countries over the last 40 years?
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What percentage of young adults shows an absence of periodontal pathology signs?
What percentage of young adults shows an absence of periodontal pathology signs?
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How many people worldwide are affected by untreated cavities in permanent teeth?
How many people worldwide are affected by untreated cavities in permanent teeth?
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What factor has NOT contributed to the improvement of oral health over recent decades?
What factor has NOT contributed to the improvement of oral health over recent decades?
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What is the prevalence of untreated caries in deciduous teeth among children worldwide?
What is the prevalence of untreated caries in deciduous teeth among children worldwide?
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What outcome is primarily attributed to fewer extractions from dental caries among older adults?
What outcome is primarily attributed to fewer extractions from dental caries among older adults?
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Study Notes
Oral Health Inequalities
- Health inequality refers to differences in the health of individuals or groups
- Any measurable aspect of health that varies across individuals or socially relevant groupings can be called a health inequality
- Health inequity is a specific type of health inequality, denoting an unjust difference in health
- Health inequities are systematic differences in health that could be avoided by reasonable means
- Oral health inequalities are a significant public health problem despite being largely preventable
- Social inequalities in oral health are evident in many countries
- Socially disadvantaged groups generally have worse self-rated oral health
- Evidence suggests that those with lower socioeconomic status experience more functional and psychosocial impacts related to their oral health
- Oral health inequalities arise from a complex web of health determinants
- Factors include social, behavioral, economic, genetic, environmental, and health system factors
- Eliminating oral health inequalities requires a multi-sectorial approach
- The link between socioeconomic status (SES) and oral health can be direct, indirect, or influenced by psychological and psychosocial factors
- Oral health inequalities globally, and across different countries and socioeconomic groups, require attention
- Inequalities in oral health are present in many countries and across income groups
Health Inequalities vs Inequities
- Health inequality represents differences in health among individuals or groups
- Health inequity specifically refers to unjust differences in health
Health Inequalities
- Health inequalities have roots in political, economic and social inequalities
- Health inequalities stem from opportunities and available resources
- Moral and ethical dimensions of health inequalities must be considered
Inequalities in Health
- The Black Report (1980) highlighted unequal distribution of ill-health and death in the UK
- This report suggested that health inequalities have been widening since the National Health Service's establishment
- The report did not attribute this inequality to the failings of the NHS but social factors such as income, education, housing, diet, employment and work conditions
Perceived Health and Socioeconomic Status
- A correlation exists between perceived health and socioeconomic class
- In Spain, the population's perceived health reflects their socioeconomic status
Infant Mortality
- Infant mortality rates vary across socioeconomic groups.
- Education level of the mother is associated with infant mortality
- Mortality under the age of 5 varies based on social factors
Oral Health Inequalities
- Despite improvements, inequalities in oral health persist across countries and socioeconomic groups
- Socioeconomic groups enjoy better clinical and subjective oral outcomes
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This quiz explores the concept of oral health inequalities, highlighting the differences in health outcomes among social groups. It discusses how social determinants, economic status, and other factors contribute to disparities in oral health. Understanding these inequalities is crucial for addressing public health issues effectively.
