Association of abnormal oral habits with body mass index among 6–12-year-old school children in and around Melmaruvathur: A cross-sectional study

Association of abnormal oral habits with body mass index among 6–12-year-old school children in and around Melmaruvathur: A cross-sectional study

Background: The habit of eating more of sugary drinks and foods with high in trans fats and excessive saturated fatty foods, when the person is in stress has an effect on the individual's weight. Objectives: To evaluate the body mass index (BMI) and determine its association with abnormal oral...

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Main Authors: Lokesh Siva, R Krishnakumar, D K Sugumaran, G Mohan, S Syed Shaheed Ahamed, Anand Prabhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry
Subjects:
body mass index
cortisol
indian academy of pediatrics
oral habits
school children
stress
Online Access:http://www.jiaphd.org/article.asp?issn=2319-5932;year=2023;volume=21;issue=1;spage=92;epage=95;aulast=Siva

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