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Table 1 Comparison of NDTIS 2002 sample characteristics with population statistics derived for Australia from the 2001 national census

From: The vicious cycle of dental fear: exploring the interplay between oral health, service utilization and dental fear

 

NDTIS 2002 (%)

Australia 2001 (%)

Age*

  

   16–24 years

13.1

13.0

   25–44 years

32.2

31.9

   45–64 years

24.8

24.7

   65+ years

13.4

13.6

Male

49.1

49.2

Household income < $20,000 per year**

20.3

21.2

Employed***

58.8

56.6

Speaks English at home

87.6

84.0

Born in Australian

76.0

76.8

  1. * Percentages based on total population aged 5 years +
  2. ** Australia 2001 figure refers to household income < $400 per week which translates to < $20,800 per year
  3. *** Australia 2001 figure refers to persons aged 15 years and over
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