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Age-adjusted prevalence of caries and dental hygiene
| Age | Prevalence of caries (average DMF-T index) | Dental hygiene | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Poor” | “Moderate” | “Good” | ||
| <30 years (n = 1) | 18 | 1 | ||
| 30–40 years (n = 4) | 7.5 | 1 | 3 | |
| 41–60 years (n = 35) | 17.9 | 11 | 8 | 16 |
| 61–80 years (n = 49) | 22.2 | 11 | 21 | 17 |
| >80 years (n = 12) | 24.8 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
