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Prevalence of caries according to maternal education & family income
| Characteristics | Number of children (n = 410) | Number with caries |
|---|---|---|
|
Mother’s education | ||
| None |
1 (0.2%) |
1 (100%) |
| Up to grade 5 |
5 (1.2%) |
3 (60%) |
| Grade 6 to 11 |
247 (60.2%) |
89 (36%) |
| Grade 12 to 14 |
140 (34.1%) |
63 (45%) |
| University |
17 (4.1%) |
1 (5.8%) |
|
Income (Rs.) | ||
| <15000 |
111 (27.1%) |
43 (38.7%) |
| 15000-24999 |
148 (36.1%) |
63 (42.6%) |
| > = 25000 | 151 (36.8%) | 51 (33.8%) |
