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  • Title: [The relation between protein energy malnutrition and gingival status in children].
    Author: Dashash MA.
    Journal: East Mediterr Health J; 2000; 6(2-3):507-10. PubMed ID: 11556045.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between protein-energy malnutrition and gingivitis in children in Damascus and its suburbs. For this purpose we used a random sample of 840 male and female children aged 6-12 years. Their gums were examined. The bleeding indexes were recorded for both primary and permanent teeth. Anthropometric measures were taken: Weight for age, Height for age and Weight for Height. We found that gingivitis increased among low weight children (44%) compared to normal children (31%). It was more severe in low-height children in comparison to others. These findings necessitate the promotion of preventive care in order to insure gingival hygiene, particularly by following a balanced diet.
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