Medicine and Health

Underweight and early childhood caries among young children in rural Cambodia: a pilot study

Y. Kubota, N. S. Pech, et al.

This pilot study delves into the striking link between underweight status and early childhood caries in Cambodian children aged 1-3 years. Conducted by Yu Kubota and colleagues, the research reveals alarming prevalence rates and significant associations that could inform future health strategies.

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Abstract

This pilot study investigated the association between underweight and early childhood caries (ECC) among 200 Cambodian children aged 1-3 years in Kampong Cham province. 33.5% were moderately underweight, and 7.0% severely underweight. ECC prevalence was 61.5%. ECC was significantly associated with moderate underweight (P < 0.05). Logistic regression showed low birth weight and malnutrition were associated with underweight, and low birth weight and ECC were associated with severe underweight.

Publisher

BDJ Open

Published On

Sep 08, 2021

Authors

Yu Kubota, Nhep San Pech, Callum Durward, Hiroshi Ogawa

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