2010
DOI: 10.4103/0976-237x.62516
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Effect of lifestyle, education and socioeconomic status on periodontal health

Abstract: Background:The health model which forms the basis is knowledge, attitude, temporary, and permanent behaviors. Currently, more emphasis has been directed towards the combined influence of lifestyle, education, levels and socioeconomic factors, instead of regular risk factors in dealing with chronic illnesses. The present study is conducted to correlate the periodontal health of people with reference to lifestyle, education level, and socioeconomic status.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conduct… Show more

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“…Visiting a dentist is still not considered a preventive dental behavior, at present it only depends on the treatment needs. [ 7 ] The present study shows that around 75% of the patients visited the dentist only in problem and only 10% of the population visited the dentist on regular basis after every 6 months. These results are similar to the study done by Jain et al .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 63%
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“…Visiting a dentist is still not considered a preventive dental behavior, at present it only depends on the treatment needs. [ 7 ] The present study shows that around 75% of the patients visited the dentist only in problem and only 10% of the population visited the dentist on regular basis after every 6 months. These results are similar to the study done by Jain et al .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 63%
“…[ 6 ] Furthermore, even the people living in cities, in spite of having easy access to dental care, fall prey to dental diseases due to their negligence in dietary habits and unhealthy life-style. [ 7 ] Therefore the present study was conducted to assess the oral hygiene awareness and practices amongst patients visiting the Gian Sagar Dental College and Hospital, Ramnagar, Patiala (India).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, recent studies have shown a strong association of the effects of lifestyle and socioeconomic status on periodontal health. 39 The possible effect modification of these conditions is worth investigating.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As a result, there is an expansive range of potential mechanisms influencing the relationship between education and health. Similar to systemic health, the periodontal health of an individual also exhibits a positive relationship with the years of schooling [ 98 , 99 ].…”
Section: Third Layer - General Conditions That Influence Both the Biomentioning
confidence: 99%