Title: Betel chewing and caries experience in New Guinea
Abstract:The prevalence of dental caries and variables relating to the betel-chewing habit were examined in a sample of 301 rural New Guineans aged 12--24 years. Consistent inverse associations were demonstrat...The prevalence of dental caries and variables relating to the betel-chewing habit were examined in a sample of 301 rural New Guineans aged 12--24 years. Consistent inverse associations were demonstrated between caries experience and the intensity of betel chewing for individuals and aggregates of subjects. The results indicate that betel chewing confers a degree of protection against caries.Read More
Publication Year: 1977
Publication Date: 1977-12-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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