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Risk factors of dental caries in East Africa.
| Factor (ref group) | Number of studies | Total number of participants | Pooled odds ratio (95% CI) | Test for the overall effect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I2 | P-value | ||||
| Gender (male) | 12 | 5,391 | 1.333(1.129, 1.575) | 47.53 | 0.034 |
| Residency (rural) | 6 | 2,489 | 0.962 (0.595, 1.554) | 82.3 | 0.067 |
| Oral hygiene practice (good tooth brushing habit) | 10 | 4,927 | 1.967 (1.205, 3.211) | 85.68 | <0.001 |
| Carbohydrate intake (infrequent) | 11 | 5,651 | 1.575 (1.13, 3.051) | 93.38 | <0.001 |
