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Health-Risk Behavior-, Mental Health-, and Physical Exercise-Related Risk Factors for Tooth Fractures in Korean Adolescents

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  • Han-Na Kim

    (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Cheongju University, Cheongju 28503, Korea
    These two authors contributed equally.)

  • Yong-Bong Kwon

    (Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea
    These two authors contributed equally.)

  • Eun-Joo Jun

    (Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea)

  • Jin-Bom Kim

    (Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea
    BK21 FOUR Project, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea)

Abstract

We aimed to determine factors related to tooth fracture experience in Korean adolescents. This study used data from the 14th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey in 2018, a cross-sectional web-based survey of health-risk behaviors among a representative sample of Korean middle- and high-school students aged 12–17 years. A total of 60,040 participants were selected using a complex sampling design of the survey from 400 middle schools and 400 high schools. They answered a self-administered questionnaire survey in classrooms. Explanatory variables included those pertaining to health-risk behaviors, mental health, and physical exercise. Complex-sample multivariable logistic regression models were applied to identify factors related to tooth fracture experience in the past 12 months. The overall prevalence of dental fracture experience was 11.4%. Risk factors related to tooth fractures in Korean adolescents were unhealthy behaviors such as alcohol and tobacco consumption; mental health problems including stress, depression, and suicidal ideation; and intensive physical exercise. The major risk factor related to tooth fractures was depression. To prevent tooth fractures among adolescents, schools should strengthen mental health education, encourage mouthguard use during intensive physical exercise, and develop school environments to prevent orofacial injuries. Further studies on various risk factors related to tooth fractures are warranted.

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  • Han-Na Kim & Yong-Bong Kwon & Eun-Joo Jun & Jin-Bom Kim, 2020. "Health-Risk Behavior-, Mental Health-, and Physical Exercise-Related Risk Factors for Tooth Fractures in Korean Adolescents," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(21), pages 1-11, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:21:p:7815-:d:434633
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    1. So Young Kim & Songyong Sim & Sung-Gyun Kim & Hyo Geun Choi, 2015. "Sleep Deprivation Is Associated with Bicycle Accidents and Slip and Fall Injuries in Korean Adolescents," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 10(8), pages 1-12, August.
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    1. Panagiota Klentrou, 2021. "Special Issue on Health, Physical Activity, and Performance in Youth," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(17), pages 1-4, August.

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