Socioeconomic variation in periodontitis among Australian adults 2004–06
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AIHW (2010) Socioeconomic variation in periodontitis among Australian adults 2004–06, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 18 July 2024.
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The prevalence of periodontitis (inflammation of the tissue surrounding teeth) and its variation by socioeconomic status is explored, adjusting for age and sex. Data from the National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004–06 was used in this report.
- ISSN: 1445-775X
- ISBN: 978-1-74249-087-8
- Cat. no: DEN 207
- Pages: 4
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24% of Australian adults had moderate or severe periodontitis
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There was a 43% rate of periodontitis in the lowest income category compared to 15% in the highest