Prevalence of Dental Caries Among 6–11-Year-Olds in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Prevalence of Dental Caries Among 6–11-Year-Olds in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence of dental caries among 6–11-year-old children in Nigeria and its distribution by sex, socioeconomic status, and geopolitical zones. Method: A systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE (PubMed), Google Scholar, and Co...

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Main Authors: Adebola Oluyemisi Ehizele, Ezekiel Taiwo Adebayo, Ifeoluwa Eunice Adewole, Olunike Rebecca Abodunrin, Folahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu, Francisca Nwaokorie, Omolola Titilayo Alade, Abideen Olurotimi Salako, Joanne Lusher, Oliver Chukwujekwe Ezechi, Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn Foláyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Oral
Subjects:
dental caries
prevalence
children
Nigeria
gender
socioeconomic status
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6373/4/4/47

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