Body mass index and periodontal health status among young Saudi adults: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Obesity has been suggested as a risk factor for periodontal disease. Despite the high prevalence of obesity and over-weight among Saudi population, no study has assessed whether there is an association between periodontal health status and body mass index (BMI). OBJECTIVES: Assess the as...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Annals of Saudi Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/full/10.5144/0256-4947.2019.433 |