MDJ (Makassar Dental Journal)
Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): Volume 14 Issue 1 April 2025

Caries risk analysis in stunted children in Indonesia: Analisis risiko karies pada anak stunting di Indonesia

Iffa, Ismatul (Unknown)
Amanda, Ghea Augesta (Unknown)
Adipramana, Ibnu (Unknown)
Fadli, Ilham (Unknown)
Lestari, Indah Setia (Unknown)
Pujiyati, Alfiyah (Unknown)
Surya, Leny Sang (Unknown)
Zia, Hanim Khalida (Unknown)
Pertiwi, Oniel Syukma (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2025

Abstract

Stunting and dental caries are two major health problems affecting children in Indonesia. This study investigated the association between stunting and dental caries risk in Indonesian children. Data were sourced from Google Schoolar, Pubmed and Science Direct. Demographic data and sample characteristics showed that stunted children come from diverse socioeconomic back-grounds, with the prevalence of stunting varying across regions. The prevalence of dental caries was also high among stunted children. The results of this study have important implications for public health policy development in Indonesia, namely the need for a holistic approach to the prevention of stunting and dental caries, including increased nutrition, dental health, and oral hygiene counseling. It was concluded that these programs could improve the overall quality of life of Indonesian children.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MDJ

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry

Description

The journal receives a manuscript from the following area below Dentistry science and development with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach: Dental Public Health and Epidemiology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Conservation and Endodontics Preventive Dentistry Biomedical Dentistry ...