Table 2 Comparison of mean values for OHSI and epidemiologic variables for Mexican and other Latino immigrants
From: Oral health status and the epidemiologic paradox within latino immigrant groups
Means (SE) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Epidemiological Indices | Total (n=240) | Mexican Immigrants (n=157) | Latino Immigrants (n=83) | p-values |
OHSI Scores | 82.35 (1.03) | 83.90 (1.20)* | 79.30 (1.90)* | <.05 |
TOOTH STATUS | ||||
DMFT * | 13.14 (0.46) | 12.48 (0.54) | 14.53 (0.81) | <.05 |
DT | 2.23 (0.17) | 2.10 (0.19) | 2.47 (0.34) | ns |
MT | 4.96 (0.28) | 4.53 (0.33)* | 5.77 (0.50)* | <.05 |
FT | 6.01 (0.36) | 5.86 (0.44) | 6.29 (0.64) | ns |
DFT | 8.23 (0.33) | 7.96 (0.41) | 8.76 (0.58) | ns |
% DT/ DFT | 37.19 (2.51) | 36.89 (3.08) | 37.77 (4.37) | ns |
No. Sound Teeth | 18.80 (0.46) | 19.52 (0.54)* | 17.47 (0.81)* | <.05 |
% Replaced Teeth /MT | 6.03 (0.89) | 4.49 (0.93)* | 8.78 (1.63)* | <.05 |
ATTACHMENT LOSS (AL) | ||||
mm of AL / person | 1.95 (0.06) | 1.94 (0.07) | 1.97 (0.11) | ns |