Table 1.
Levels of dental caries in Iraqi children before and after the UN sanctions (UNS) that reduced sugars from 50 kg/capita per year (27·4 %E) before UNS, to 12 kg/capita per year (6·6 %E) five years later( 21 )
| Age | dmft/DMFT before UNS | dmft/DMFT after UNS |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years* | ||
| Urban | 6·5 | 3·3 |
| Rural | 1·9 | 0·7 |
| 11–12 years | ||
| Urban | 5·4 | 2·5 |
| Rural | 1·3 | 0·5 |
%E, percentage of energy intake; dmft/DMFT, decayed, missing and filled teeth.
*
Dental caries data for 6–7-year-olds include caries in the primary dentition (dmft), whereas data for older age group are for the permanent dentition (DMFT).