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Prevalence of caries in children according to gender.
| Gender | Caries free n (%) | Caries affected n (%) | dmft Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | 427 (41.1) | 547 (57) | 1.58 ± 0.57 |
| Girls | 613 (58.9) | 413 (43) | 1.52 ± 0.59 |
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| |||
| Total | 1040 (52) | 960 (48) | 2.03 ± 2.99 |
Test applied: chi-square, (χ 2 = 50.02, df = 1; P < 0.05)
