Table 3.
Sample characteristics of Canadian population 2007–2009 (N=29,157,460)
| N= 29,157,460 | % |
|---|---|
|
Sex | |
| Male |
49.9 |
| Female |
50.1 |
|
Age | |
| 6 to 11 |
7.4 |
| 12 to 19 |
11.4 |
| 20 to 39 |
30.9 |
| 40 to 59 |
33.5 |
| 60 to 79 |
16.8 |
|
Smoking Status |
|
| Never smoked |
52.6 |
| Past smoker |
27.1 |
| Current smoker |
20.3 |
|
Education | |
| Degree/diploma |
49.6 |
| <Degree/diploma |
50.5 |
|
Immigrant Status | |
| Born in Canada |
79.0 |
| Not born in Canada |
21.0 |
|
Aboriginal Status |
|
| Non-Aboriginal |
96.9 |
| Aboriginal |
3.10 |
|
Income adequacy | |
| Highest income |
47.9 |
| Middle income |
31.9 |
| Lowest income |
20.3 |
|
Dental insurance | |
| Private coverage |
62.3 |
| Public coverage |
5.8 |
| Non-insured |
31.9 |
|
Self-reported oral health | |
| Excellent/very good/good |
84.5 |
| Fair/poor |
15.5 |
|
Self-reported general health | |
| Excellent/very good/good |
91.9 |
| Fair/poor |
8.1 |
|
Self-reported oral pain | |
| Rarely/never |
88.4 |
| Often/sometimes |
11.6 |
|
Self-perceived unmet needs | |
| No needs |
67.0 |
| Has at least one need |
33.0 |
|
Brushing frequency | |
| >Once/day |
72.0 |
| Once/day |
24.6 |
| <Once/day or Never |
3.4 |
|
Flossing Frequency | |
| >Once/day |
8.6 |
| Once/day |
21.4 |
| <Once/day |
42.0 |
| Never |
28.1 |
|
Avoided dental treatment due to cost | |
| No |
83.5 |
| Yes |
16.5 |
|
Last Dental Visit | |
| In the last year |
74.5 |
| More than one year ago |
25.5 |
|
Dental Visit Frequency | |
| > Once a year |
42.6 |
| Once a year |
31.7 |
| < Once a year |
9.2 |
| Only for emergency |
13.3 |
| Never |
3.2 |
|
Work/School Days Lost | |
| No |
60.9 |
| Yes | 39.2 |