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Differences in mean risk profiles and components for different social groups.
| Chance of developing new caries | Fluoride programme | Amount of dental plaque | Diet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to MAF* | 54.20% | 22.40% | 15.20% | 10.50% |
| No access to MAF | 33.27% | 8.50% | 10.50% | 8.50% |
| P-value | .01 | .003 | .05 | .5 |
*MAF: Maximum bill, a mechanism to protect deprived families from large expenses for health care.
