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Product

Journal Publication: The Persistence of Oral Health Disparities for African American Children: A Scoping Review.

Center:

CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Jose Polido
[email protected]
323-361-4116

Product Description:

Oral health is an important yet often neglected component of overall health, linked to heart disease, stroke, and diabetic complications. Disparities exist for many groups, including racial and ethnic minorities such as African Americans. The purpose of this study was to examine the potential factors that perpetuate oral health care disparities in African American children in the United States.

Keyword(s):

dental care, oral care, minority, disparity, African American

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/5/710

COVID-19 Related Data:

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