Longitudinal association between obesity and periodontal diseases among secondary school students in Hong Kong: a prospective cohort study

Longitudinal association between obesity and periodontal diseases among secondary school students in Hong Kong: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background There is no consensus opinion regarding the association between obesity and periodontal diseases among children and adolescents in the literature. Methods A prospective observational cohort study was conducted in a Hong Kong cohort at age 12, 15 and 18. CPI and various obesity in...

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Main Authors: Ling-Wei Li, Hai Ming Wong, Colman P. McGrath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Child dentistry
Oral health
Cohort studies
Adiposity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-018-0659-3

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