[The relation between protein energy malnutrition and gingival status in children]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between protein-energy malnutrition and gingivitis in children in Damascus and its suburbs. For this purpose we used a random sample of 840 male and female children aged 6-12 years. Their gums were examined. The bleeding indexes were recorded for both primary and permanent teeth. Anthropometric measures were taken: Weight for age, Height for age and Weight for Height. We found that gingivitis increased among low weight children [44%] compared to normal children [31%]. It was more severe in low-height children in comparison to others. These findings necessitate the promotion of preventive care in order to insure gingival hygiene, particularly by following a balanced dietCitation
(2000). [The relation between protein energy malnutrition and gingival status in children]. http://www.who.int/iris/handle/10665/118900
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EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 6 (2-3), 507-510, 2000
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507-510ISSN
1020-3397Other Identifiers
http://applications.emro.who.int/emhj/0602_3/emhj_2000_6_2_3_507_510.pdfCollections
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