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Caries prevalence according to the variables studied in the 12-year-old Dai children
| Independent variable | DMFT > 0 (n, %) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Boy | 160 (40 %) | 0.017 |
| Girl | 206 (49 %) | |
| Location of residence | 0.169 | |
| Town | 181 (47 %) | |
| Village | 185 (43 %) | |
| Brush teeth twice or more daily | 0.524 | |
| Yes | 129 (42 %) | |
| No | 192 (39 %) | |
| Take sugary snacks daily | 0.015 | |
| Yes | 208 (44 %) | |
| No | 113 (35 %) | |
| Visit a dentist within last year | 0.413 | |
| Yes | 99 (43 %) | |
| No | 224 (39 %) | |
