Exploring the association between body mass index and dental caries in 3–7-year-old children, living in Łódź, Poland

AbstractDental caries and childhood obesity are major problems affecting the health of children and preventing these conditions in children have been recognized as public health priorities (Hong et al. 2008; Odgien et al. 2010). The aim of the present study was to analyze the association between age-specific body mass index (BMI-for age) and dental caries in 3- to 7-year-olds. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 729 children from randomly chosen kindergartens and elementary schools in the urban area of Lodz, Poland. Anthropometric measurements were taken and the BMI-for-age was calculated for each child. Dental examinations were performed according to the WHO criteria. The sum of decayed, missing, filled primary/ permanent teeth and surfaces - dmft/DMFT and dmft/DMFTS, and caries prevalence were computed. The percentage distribution of the BMI categories in the study group was: 72.7% normal weight, 8.92% underweight, 12.89% overweight and 5.49% obese. Caries prevalence in the primary dentition was significantly lower in underweight children than in those who were of normal weight (p=0.004) or were overweight (p=0.039). However, controlling for age and gender, no significant association was noted between BMI and caries prevalence in either dentition group. The Kruskal-Wallis test failed to reveal any significant differences in mean dmft across the four BMI groups in the whole population, nor within particular age groups, nor in DMFT in 5- to 7-year-olds. There was no association between BMI and dental caries either in the primary dentition or permanent teeth in the early period after eruption.

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The effect of body mass index on tooth eruption and dental caries

Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) ◽

10.20473/j.djmkg.v53.i3.p140-143 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 53 (3) ◽

pp. 140

Author(s):

Mohamed Salim Younus ◽

Karam Ahmed ◽

Duran Kala

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Body Mass ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Normal Weight ◽

The Body ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Dental Development ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Genetic And Environmental Factors

Background: Children were compared to their siblings, cousins or peers regarding the eruption of their permanent teeth. Genetic and environmental factors can affect dental development and, therefore, the body mass index (BMI) could be considered as a factor that may influence dental development. Purpose: To determine any possible association between BMI and either dental caries or the eruption of permanent teeth (central incisor and molar). Methods: A cross-sectional study was completed for six-year-old school children. A total of 218 children (116 boys, 102 girls) from public elementary schools in Erbil City were entered into the study. Dental caries assessments were carried out using the WHO criteria for decayed, missing and filled primary teeth and indices (DMFT). BMI was used to classify obesity status. Results: Overall, 27.98% of the children were classified as overweight, 59.17% as normal and 12.84% as underweight. The DMFT was 5.247, while 12.39% of the children were caries-free. Conclusions: Children of normal weight had most permanent teeth erupted and a low caries index. Underweight children had fewer erupted teeth and a higher caries index. The complex relationship between body composition and oral health should be considered in paediatric patients.

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Association of body mass index with dental caries among malnourished tribal children of Indore division

Medicine and Pharmacy Reports ◽

10.15386/cjmed-651 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 89 (4) ◽

pp. 542-547 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Astha Chauhan ◽

Sandesh Nagarajappa ◽

Pralhad L Dasar ◽

Prashant Mishra

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Body Mass ◽

Survey Methods ◽

Daily Intake ◽

Human Growth ◽

Caries Prevalence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Malnourished Children

Background and aim. Nutrition is an essential component in human growth, development and maintenance of healthy life. Tribal communities are highly disease prone and do not have the required access to basic health facilities, also having a high degree of malnutrition.The aim of this study was to determine the association of body mass index with dental caries among malnourished tribal children of Indore division (M.P.)Methods. A cross-sectional house to house survey was carried out among 275 study subjects, 6-15 years old tribal children in two major tribal districts of Indore division. Permissions and consent was obtained from local administrative authorities, ethical committee and parents respectively. Anthropometric measurements like height, weight, mid-arm and head circumference were recorded. Children with confirmed malnourishment on basis of BMI index were considered for data collection. Oral examination for caries was conducted according to WHO 1997 survey methods. Descriptive tables and analytical tests such as ANOVA and chi-square test were employed. Independent effects of age, gender, BMI, oral hygiene status and daily intake sugar on caries status were tested using logistic regression analysis.Results. The mean age was 9.75 (±2.43) years. The caries prevalence among permanent dentition of malnourished children was 61.4% with a mean of 1.61 (±0.48). Among tribes, malnourished children of Bhilala tribe showed significantly higher caries prevalence (1.82±0.46, p<0.01). Increase in caries prevalence was seen with increase in severity of malnourishment (p<0.05). Logistic regression indicated gender (males OR=1.19), age (5-10years OR=1.11) and high sugar intake (OR=1.49) were significantly associated with caries occurrence (p=0.001).Conclusion. Caries was more prevalent in malnourished tribal children and was seen to increase with severity of malnourishment.

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Association of Dental Caries with Body Mass Index in Patients Attending Dental OPD of Tertiary Care Hospital, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i51b33506 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 23-28

Author(s):

Mahwish Memon ◽

Azizullah Muhammad Nawaz Qureshi ◽

Aosaf Anwar Memon ◽

Sheba Ramzan ◽

Abdul Ghani Shaikh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Body Mass ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Sciences ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Background: Dental caries area public health problem. Its prevalence is about 60% in the Pakistani population. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to correlate the association between decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) score and its body mass index in patients visiting the Dental Department of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2021 to May 2021 at the Department of Operative Dentistry Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences. Patients with age 16 to 70 years with presence of atleast 15 to 18 permanent teeth were included in te study. Patients having primary teeth were set in exclusion criteria. For Dental caries status, decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index was used. Height and weight were measured using digital scales. BMI was calculated according to the formula weight in kilograms/height in centimeters. Data were analyzed for descriptive statistics. One Way ANOVA test was used for association. The statistical significance level was evaluated at p<0.05 Results: We were able to obtain the data of a total of 203 patients of which 57% were female.The mean age was 36.7±13.8. ). The mean DMTF score was 5.7±3.7. In association of BMI with DMTF score, females BMI was statistically significant with DMTF score with p=0.039 and in overall was also significant p =0.002 Conclusion: DMFT score was higher in overweight and obese individuals and it was significant statistically. However, large community based studies are required to confirm the association.

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A Cross-sectional Study of the Prevalence of Dental Caries among 12- to 15-year-old Overweight Schoolchildren

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1924 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 17 (9) ◽

pp. 750-754 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Zeeshan H Ahmad ◽

Sukumaran Anil ◽

Sham S Bhat ◽

K Sundeep Hegde ◽

Faizal C Peedikayil ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Body Mass ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

The Body ◽

Overweight Children ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Introduction Overweight and obesity are growing healthrelated problems worldwide, and it is currently the most prevalent nutritional disorder among children and adolescents. The objective of this study was to assess the association between overweight and dental caries among 12- to 15-year-old schoolchildren in Mangaluru district, Karnataka, India. Materials and methods Data were obtained from 2000 schoolgoing children aged 12 to 15 years. The children were categorized as overweight and normal-weight group by assessing the body mass index (BMI). Body mass index was categorized using the classification system given by the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) and obtained in units of kg/m2. The dental caries was assessed by detection and was performed according to decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index. Results Of the 2000 children examined, the mean BMI recorded was 26.87 ± 2.26 for the overweight children and 20.82 ± 1.48 for the normal-weight children. Even though the DMFT (3.90 ± 2.95) in the overweight children was slightly higher than the control group (3.36 ± 2.73), it was not statistically significant. Conclusion Within the confines of the present study, it can be concluded that there is no significant association between overweight and dental caries among the schoolchildren of Mangaluru district in Karnataka. Longitudinal studies are necessary to substantiate the possible relationships between dental caries and overweight in children. Knowledge of these relationships could lead to preventive health measures designed to reduce the prevalence of both obesity and dental caries. How to cite this article Kottayi S, Bhat SS, Hegde KS, Peedikayil FC, Chandru TP, Anil S. A Cross-sectional Study on the Prevalence of Dental Caries among 12- to 15-year-old Overweight Schoolchildren. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(9): 750-754.

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Prevalence of Dental Caries in relation to Body Mass Index, Daily Sugar Intake, and Oral Hygiene Status in 12-Year-Old School Children in Mathura City: A Pilot Study

International Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1155/2014/921823 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Prahlad Gupta ◽

Nidhi Gupta ◽

Harkanwal Preet Singh

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Body Mass ◽

School Children ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Caries Prevalence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sugar Intake ◽

Percentile Ranking ◽

24 Hour Recall

Aim. To correlate the prevalence of dental caries to body mass index, daily sugar intake, and oral hygiene status of 12-year-old school children of Mathura city.Material and Methods. The study design was cross-sectional and included 100 school children aged 12 years (n=50boys andn=50girls) who were randomly selected from two schools based upon inclusion and exclusion criteria. Body weight/height was recorded and BMI was calculated and plotted on CDC-BMI for age growth charts/curves for boys and girls to obtain percentile ranking. Dental caries was recorded using WHO criteria. Oral hygiene status of the study subjects was assessed using oral hygiene index-simplified. Data regarding the daily sugar intake was recorded using 24-hour recall diet frequency chart. The data obtained was analysed using SPSS version 11.5 for windows.Result. Only 27 subjects were affected by caries. The mean DMFT/dmft was 0.37 ± 0.79 and 0.12 ± 0.60, respectively. Statistical analysis by means of a logistic regression model revealed that only oral hygiene status had a significant effect on caries prevalence (OR = 5.061,P=0.004), whereas daily sugar intake and body mass index had no significant effect.Conclusion. From the analysis, it was concluded that oral hygiene status had a significant effect on caries prevalence of 12-year-old school children of Mathura city.

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The Relationship between Body Mass Index and Dental Caries in Children Aged 6 to 10 Years Old in Rafsanjan

Journal of Isfahan Dental School ◽

10.18502/ijds.v17i3.7526 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Atefeh Pourfatahi ◽

Hajar Atarzadeh ◽

Forouzan Vahidi

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Body Mass ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Normal Weight ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Dmft Index ◽

The Relationship

Introduction: Dental caries is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases that have a profound impact on the health of both the individual and community health. The present study aimed to assess the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and dental caries in Rafsanjan children aged 6-10 years in 2019. Materials & Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study that investigated the relationship between body mass index and dental caries in 215 male and female students (6-10 years old), selected by simple random sampling in four groups: slim, normal BMI, overweight, and obese the relationship between BMI and DMFT / dmft had been determined by Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests and Spearman correlation coefficient. Results: There was a significant inverse relationship between dmft index and children's body mass index (p value < 0.001, r = -0.315). There was no significant difference between the mean DMFT index between lean, normal weight, overweight and obese children (p value = 0.205) Conclusion: The dmft index decreased with increasing BMI, and there was no significant relationship between DMFT index and BMI.

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Correlation between Body Mass Index and Dental Caries among a sample of Sudanese Children

Brazilian Dental Science ◽

10.14295/bds.2015.v18i3.1149 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 42 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Tyseer Elmekki Seid Ahmed ◽

Amal Abuaffan

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Weight ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Body Mass ◽

Primary Teeth ◽

Normal Weight ◽

The Body ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Weight Category ◽

The Mean

Introduction: Obesity and dental caries have a serious impact on a child’s health; they can be potentially prevented by increasing the knowledge and awareness of proper oral hygiene practice in addition to healthy food consumption. Objective: To determine the correlation between body mass index and dental caries of a sample of 6-11 year old Sudanese children. Materials and Methods: A Cross sectional school based study was conducted. A total of 360 children (50% boys, 50% girls) were examined for body mass index and dental caries prevalence. Physical examination was done by recording the child’s height and weight to calculate the body mass index. Dental caries index was carried out following the WHO criteria. Results: The most prevalent body weight category was normal weight (60.6%) in both genders followed by the underweight group (28.3%), the overweight group (6.4%), and the obese group (4.7%). Boys exhibited a higher prevalence in the underweight category than girls, while overweight was more prevalent in girls (8.3%) than boys (4.4%). The mean dft for primary teeth was 4.68 in both genders and the mean DMFT for permanent teeth was 2.52 and 1.88 for girls and boys respectively. There was a negative correlation between dft and body weight category. No correlation between body weight category and DMFT was found. Conclusion: No correlation between dental caries and age-specific body weight category was found in permanent teeth while in primary teeth the underweight category was more related to the presence of dental caries than the other body weight categories. Key words: body mass index, normal weight, overweight, obesity, dental caries

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Nutrition Literacy among Adolescents and Its Association with Eating Habits and BMI in Tripoli, Lebanon

Diseases ◽

10.3390/diseases9020025 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 25

Author(s):

Sara Taleb ◽

Leila Itani

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Food Habits ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Assessment Instrument ◽

Inverse Association ◽

Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽

Cross Sectional

(1) Background: Adolescence is a period of increased autonomy and independent decision making; it determines health behaviors that can persist into the future. Individual factors like food choices and unhealthy lifestyle have an essential role in the development and prevention of obesity among adolescents and are associated with the nutrition literacy of parents and other adults. While the association of parents’ nutrition literacy with adolescent BMI has been addressed, there is still a scarcity of studies that examine the effect of adolescents’ nutrition literacy on their eating habits and body mass index (BMI) status. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted that included 189 adolescents (68 with overweight and obesity and 121 with normal weight) aged between 14–19 years from four private schools in Tripoli, Lebanon. A self-administered questionnaire that included the Nutrition Literacy Assessment Instrument (NLAI) and the Adolescent Food Habits Checklist (AFHC) was used. Anthropometrics were measured using standardized procedures. The association between nutrition literacy, food habits and BMI was assessed using a chi squared test for independence and Poisson regression analysis where suitable. (3) Results: Results indicated no association between all five components of nutrition literacy and body mass index categories. Furthermore, there was no association between the Adolescent Food Habits Checklist and overweight or obese BMI status (RR = 0.947, 95%CI: 0.629–1.426) (p = 0.796). No association was observed between nutrition literacy and food habits, except for an inverse association with macronutrients literacy. (4) Conclusions: In conclusion, the study indicated that there was no association between the components of nutrition literacy with body mass index or with food habits, except for macronutrient literacy.

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Body Mass Index and Body Weight Perception among a Population of Female Adolescents

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/oamjms.2020.3865 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (E) ◽

pp. 308-312

Author(s):

Siham Lghoul ◽

Mohamed Loukid ◽

Mohamed Kamal Hilali

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Weight ◽

Body Mass ◽

Weight Perception ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Weight Changes ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Body Weight Perception ◽

Physical Changes

BACKGROUND: Adolescence is associated with many physical changes, it is described as a period when body weight changes and is likely to become worrying for many adolescents. AIM: This study aims to evaluate associations between body weight perception and body mass index (BMI) among a population of female adolescents. METHODS: A cross-sectional school-based study was conducted from February to May 2017 among 12–19 years olds adolescents (n = 415) from high and middle school. BMI for age percentiles was calculated using the WHO AnthroPlus. Body weight perception was determined using an anonymous questionnaire. RESULTS: The prevalence of misconception of body weight was 60%. The prevalence of misconception was positively associated with the participants age (p < 0.001), the occurrence of menarche (p < 0.05), the increasing of BMI (p < 0.001), and with habits diet satisfaction (p < 0.05). Overweighed participants and who’s with normal weight were more likely to perceive their weight incorrectly (p < 0.05). Furthermore, approximately 2.9% of participants underestimated their true body weight and 57.1% overestimated their weight. However, all participants with underweight had correctly perceived their body weight. Logistic regression showed that predictor factors of misconception weight were participant’s age and BMI. CONCLUSION: It is recommended to improve healthy programs in schools aimed at preventing body weight perception and eating problems among adolescents.

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Age and body mass index affect fit of spirometry GLI references in schoolchildren

10.1101/2021.10.07.21264678 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rebeca Mozun ◽

Cristina Ardura-Garcia ◽

Eva S. L. Pedersen ◽

Jakob Usemann ◽

Florian Singer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Lung Function ◽

Body Mass ◽

Clinical Decision Making ◽

Clinical Care ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mean Values ◽

Z Scores

AbstractBackgroundReferences from the Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI) are widely used to interpret children’s spirometry results. We assessed fit for healthy schoolchildren.MethodsLuftiBus in the school (LUIS) is a population-based cross-sectional study done from 2013-2016 in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland. Parents and children aged 6-17 years answered questionnaires about respiratory symptoms and lifestyle. Children underwent spirometry in a mobile lung function lab. We calculated GLI-based z-scores for FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC, and FEF25-75 for healthy White participants. We defined appropriate fit to GLI references by mean values ±0.5 z-scores. We assessed if fit varied by age, body mass index, height, and sex using linear regression models.ResultsWe analysed data from 2036 children with valid FEV1 measurements of which 1762 also had valid FVC measurements. The median age was 12.2 years. Fit was appropriate for children aged 6-11 years for all indices. In adolescents aged 12-17 years, fit was appropriate for FEV1/FVC (mean: -0.09; SD: 1.02) z-scores, but not for FEV1 (mean: -0.62; SD: 0.98), FVC (mean: -0.60; SD: 0.98), and FEF25-75 (mean: -0.54; SD: 1.02). FEV1, FVC, and FEF25-75 z-scores fitted better in children considered overweight (means: -0.25, -0.13, -0.38) than normal weight (means: -0.55, -0.50, -0.55; p-trend: <0.001, 0.014, <0.001). FEV1, FVC, and FEF25-75 z-scores depended on both age and height (p interaction: 0.034, 0.019, <0.01).ConclusionGLI-based FEV1, FVC, and FEF25-75 z-scores do not fit White Swiss adolescents well. This should be considered when using reference equations for clinical decision making, research and international comparison.Take home messageOur study suggests GLI-based FEV1, FVC, and FEF25-75 z-scores over detect abnormal lung function in Swiss adolescents, and more so among slimmer adolescents, which has important implications for clinical care, research, and international comparisons.

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