From: The economic benefits of increased sugar-free chewing gum in China: a budget impact analysis
Group | Group definition | Annual SFG consumption (pieces) | Proportion of SFG users | Mean DMFT |
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Group1: No use | 0 chewing occasions per week | 0 | 56.50% | 2.303 |
Group2: Infrequent use | 0.5 chewing occasions per week | 26 | 20.90% | 1.707 |
Group3: Light use | 3.5 chewing occasions per week | 182 | 15.00% | 1.677 |
Group4: Moderate use | 7 chewing occasions per week | 365 | 4.50% | 1.517 |
Group5: Heavy use | 14 chewing occasions per week | 730 | 3.10% | 0.829 |