Nigeria: 'Gain a Child, Lose a Tooth' - Old Saying Holds True for Women in Northern Nigeria

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'Gain a Child, Lose a Tooth' - Old Saying Holds True for Women in Northern Nigeria TC_Africa: Nigeria

Sociodemographic status and oral health practices were collected using a questionnaire. All teeth present and missing teeth were noted.

There was no discernible pattern between tooth loss and number of children among those with fewer than five children.The participants in the study displayed generally similar socio-economic statuses and dental service usage. This reduced the potential effects of other factors such as dietary quality and oral health status that can result in tooth loss.

 

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