Association Of Anaemia & Nutritional Status With Dental Caries Among Socially Deprived Students Of Udaipur City

Research Article
Bhat,N., Sharma,A., Bapat,S., Sen,N and Sultane,P
DOI: 
xxx-xxxxx-xxxx
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Anaemia, Anthropometry, Blind, Dental caries, Nutritional status, Oral health.
Abstract: 

The objectives of the study were to find out the association of Anaemia & Nutritional Status on Dental Caries among socially deprived Students of Udaipur City and to raise awareness among blind students for improving their oral hygiene status & educate them to adopt healthy oral practices. A cross sectional descriptive survey was conducted among the students of Government blind school in Udaipur. A total of 50 students aged 16-25 years were recruited from the school. A total of 50 blind students recruited for study on the basis of inclusion criteria were examined. 72% of study subjects were males and 28% were females of 18-21 & 22-25 years age groups. High prevalence of dental caries among 12-21 years of age group & high prevalence of dental caries among males with high DMFT (4.47) & DMFS (5.30) scores was observed. The research concludes that blind males & females are at similar risk of developing dental caries and developing anaemia. Therefore, further investigation with advanced diagnostic aids is required for future betterment of these population.