Diet and Dental Health: A Study of Relationships, United States, 1971-74

摘要

The report presents findings on the relationship between dietary intake and dental health from the first National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a national probability sample survey that was conducted in 1971-74. Data on decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth and on the periodontal index are examined using regression techniques in relation to food intake, fluoride concentration, tooth-brushing frequency, smoking history, and alcohol consumption.