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Social Factors and Periodontitis in an Older Population

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  • Borrell, L.N.
  • Burt, B.A.
  • Neighbors, H.W.
  • Taylor, G.W.

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Objectives. We assessed the prevalences of periodontitis by education and income levels among US adults with data from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Methods. The study was limited to non-Hispanic Blacks, Mexican Americans, and non-Hispanic Whites 50 years of age or older with a complete periodontal assessment during the dental examination. Results. Blacks with higher education and income levels had a significantly higher prevalence of periodontitis than their White and Mexican-American counterparts. The relationship between income level and periodontitis was modified by race/ethnicity. High-income Blacks exhibited a higher prevalence of periodontitis than did low-income Blacks and high-income Whites. Conclusions. Our findings call attention to the importance of recognizing socioeconomic status-related health differences across racial/ethnic groups within the social, political, and historical context.

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  • Borrell, L.N. & Burt, B.A. & Neighbors, H.W. & Taylor, G.W., 2004. "Social Factors and Periodontitis in an Older Population," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 94(5), pages 748-754.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2004:94:5:748-754_2
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    1. Andrea Repetto & Francisco Gallego & Cristian Larroulet & Leonor Palomer, 2016. "Unequal Access and Socioeconomic Gradients in Perceived Oral Health: Evidence from an Emerging Country," Working Papers wp_050, Adolfo Ibáñez University, School of Government.
    2. Chaiane Emilia Dalazen & Alessandro Diogo De Carli & Rafael Aiello Bomfim & Mara Lisiane Moraes dos Santos, 2016. "Contextual and Individual Factors Influencing Periodontal Treatment Needs by Elderly Brazilians: A Multilevel Analysis," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(6), pages 1-11, June.

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