An ecological study on the association between universal health service coverage index, health expenditures, and early childhood caries

An ecological study on the association between universal health service coverage index, health expenditures, and early childhood caries

Abstract Background Universal health care (UHC) may assist families whose children are most prone to early childhood caries (ECC) in accessing dental treatment and prevention. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between UHC, health expenditure and the global prevalence of ECC....

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Main Authors: Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan, Maha El Tantawi, Jorma I. Virtanen, Carlos Alberto Feldens, Maher Rashwan, Arthur M. Kemoli, Rita Villena, Ola B. Al-Batayneh, Rosa Amalia, Balgis Gaffar, Simin Z. Mohebbi, Arheiam Arheiam, Hamideh Daryanavard, Ana Vukovic, Robert J. Schroth, for the Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Universal health coverage
Early childhood caries
Health expenditure
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01500-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01500-8

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