Table 2. Trend of Edentulism by Racial/Ethnic Groups (1999-2008) (%) (Weighted)1.
Time | Caucasian | African American | Hispanic | Asian American | Native American |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 21.49 | 24.62 | 17.78 | 17.04 | 33.20 |
2000 | 21.18 | 23.74 | 17.60 | 13.54 | 34.02 |
2001 | 20.20 | 23.02 | 17.71 | 11.88 | 31.78 |
2002 | 19.77 | 22.42 | 16.68 | 13.55 | 29.72 |
2003 | 18.90 | 21.78 | 16.21 | 15.88 | 29.67 |
2004 | 18.80 | 20.60 | 15.44 | 14.09 | 28.12 |
2005 | 17.98 | 20.65 | 15.13 | 13.57 | 24.72 |
2006 | 17.58 | 20.62 | 15.20 | 15.26 | 30.18 |
2007 | 17.05 | 19.58 | 14.74 | 14.08 | 27.07 |
2008 | 16.90 | 19.39 | 14.18 | 14.22 | 23.98 |
Note:
The predicted rates of edentulism were calculated by weighted analysis adjusting for time, race/ethnicity, sociodemographic characteristics, and level of education.