Dental caries prevalence, preventive behaviour and related factors among adolescents in Nigeria: a 10-year systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The paucity of actionable data on the epidemiological profile of dental caries among adolescents in Nigeria poses significant challenges to policy formulation and implementation. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of dental caries among adolescents in Nigeria and identif...

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Published in:BMC Oral Health
Main Authors: Adebukunola O. Afolabi, Adebola O. Ehizele, Ukachi Chiwendu Nnawuihe, Francisca O. Nwaokorie, Ucheoma Nwaozuru, Foluso Owotade, Joanne Lusher, George Uchenna Eleje, Omolola T. Alade, Folahanmi T. Akinsolu, Oliver C. Ezechi, Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Subjects:
Adolescents
Dental caries
Health behaviours
Dental services
Prevalence
Oral hygiene
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06504-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06504-2

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