Cost as a Prohibitive Factor on Effectiveness of Informational Campaigns to Reduce Dental Sealant Disparities
To the Editor: The authors of the abstract “Reducing Dental Sealant Disparities in School-aged Children Through Better Targeting of Informational Campaigns” (1) state: The lack of an association between sealant prevalence and knowledge among low-income families may reflect higher levels of pub...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2005-07-01
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Series: | Preventing Chronic Disease |
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Online Access: | http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/jul/05_0041.htm |
Summary: | To the Editor: The authors of the abstract “Reducing Dental Sealant Disparities in School-aged Children Through Better Targeting of Informational Campaigns” (1) state: The lack of an association between sealant prevalence and knowledge among low-income families may reflect higher levels of public provision of sealants to this group. This suggests that informational campaigns could increase demand for sealants in both income groups. |
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ISSN: | 1545-1151 |