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Table 4 Stature-Weight status and caries experience of children aged 6, 9 and 12 years

From: Common risk indicators for oral diseases and obesity in 12-year-olds: a South Pacific cross sectional study

 

Age 6 yr

Age 9 yr

Age 12 yr

 

N

mean[CI]

N

mean[CI]

N

mean[CI]

DMFT

594

0.09 [0.05;0.12]

789

0.76 [0.67;0.85]

1201

2.09 [1.93;2.25]

BMI

740

16.49 [16.33;16.65]

789

18.39 [18.14;18.64]

1182

20.9 [20.6;21.2]

WtHr

735

0.490 [0.487;0.493]

756

0.486 [0.482;0.490]

1198

0.49 [0.48;0.49]

  1. BMI and WtHr Means are given for the whole sample (under-, normal-, over-weight and obese children)
  2. N number, NI not investigated