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Distribution of caries and underweight by age.
| Age group | Any decayed teeth (n) | % of underweight children | Significance* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | Yes (452) | 33.4 | <0.01 |
| No (302) | 22.8 | ||
| 9–12 years | Yes (476) | 27.7 | <0.05 |
| No (469) | 20.7 |
*P value of chi-square test for difference between caries groups.
