Table 3 Caries prevalence and variables studied
From: Dental and periodontal status of 12-year-old Bulang children in China
Independent variable | Group (N) | DMFT > 0 (n, %) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender | Boys (439) | 134, 31% | 0.013 |
Girls (434) | 167, 39% | ||
Location | Towns (424) | 154, 36% | 0.266 |
Villages (449) | 147, 33% | ||
Brushing twice or more daily | Yes (209) | 74, 35% | 0.674 |
No (634) | 213, 34% | ||
Eating snacks daily | Yes (459) | 160, 35% | 0.763 |
No (378) | 128, 34% | ||
Visiting dentist within last year | Yes (105) | 50, 48% | 0.002 |
No (747) | 241, 32% |