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An observational study of the oral health and nutrient status of Ni-Vanuatu children living in Port Vila

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Background: Fluoride has been shown to strengthen and protect teeth, therefore preventing dental caries. The 2017 Vanuatu National Oral Health Survey (NOHS) reported that almost 70% of children aged 5-7 years old had dental decay; the prevalence of dental caries was higher in urban centres compared to rural areas. Although some information on diet was collected in the NOHS, it was limited. Wate...
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2023
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Vanuatu
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Otago University Research Archive
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Skeaff, Sheila
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University of Otago
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