Oral health status and associated lifestyle behaviors in a sample of Iranian adults: an exploratory household survey

Oral health status and associated lifestyle behaviors in a sample of Iranian adults: an exploratory household survey

Abstract Background Poor oral hygiene can lead to serious diseases, such as periodontitis, tooth decay, pain and discomfort in teeth or gums, infections, and loss of teeth. In Iran, adults aged 50 y and older are a high-risk group for oral health problems, and this age group will grow in the coming...

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Main Authors: Leila Jahangiry, Raziollah Bagheri, Fatemeh Darabi, Parvin Sarbakhsh, Mohammad Mehdi Naghibi Sistani, Koen Ponnet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Oral health status
Household survey
Adults
Older population
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-020-01072-z

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