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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

December 4, 2025BDJ OpenOpen Access

Exploring the association between BMI and dental caries in 6–9-year-old children in Damascus, Syria: a cross-sectional study

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AAALAA Ashour LALana AlshayebDamascus University MDMayssoon Dashash

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Cross-sectional study reports high prevalence of dental caries linked to BMI and sugar consumption in Syrian children, suggesting urgent public health intervention.

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Dental caries prevalence reached 85.5% in a cohort of Syrian children aged 6–9 years, highlighting significant oral health concerns.
Children with higher Body Mass Index showed a notable caries prevalence of 97.1%, pointing to obesity links.
This study utilized a cross-sectional design with clinical examinations and structured questionnaires adhering to WHO criteria.
Findings stress the urgent need for public health strategies to tackle the intertwined issues of dental health and childhood obesity.

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Ashour et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930dc78ea1aef094cca21aa https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-025-00383-z

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Cross-sectional study reports high prevalence of dental caries linked to BMI and sugar consumption in Syrian children, suggesting urgent public health intervention.

Exploring the association between BMI and dental caries in 6–9-year-old children in Damascus, Syria: a cross-sectional study

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Exploring the association between BMI and dental caries in 6–9-year-old children in Damascus, Syria: a cross-sectional study

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