Prevalence of common oral health problems among school going children aged 12-15 years in a rural block of Haryana: a cross-sectional study

Ankesh Poonia; Seema Sharma; Anoop Grover; Annu Yadav; Akshay Kumar; Nikhil Sheoran

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20263204

Authors

Ankesh Poonia Department of Community Medicine, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha (Hisar), Haryana, India https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1910-3037
Seema Sharma Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha (Hisar), Haryana, India https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4918-7635
Anoop Grover Department of Community Medicine, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha (Hisar), Haryana, India
Annu Yadav Department of Community Medicine, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha (Hisar), Haryana, India https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8450-9064
Akshay Kumar Department of Community Medicine, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha (Hisar), Haryana, India
Nikhil Sheoran Department of Radiodiagnosis, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha (Hisar), Haryana,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20263204

Keywords:

Dental caries, Fluorosis, Oral health problems, School children

Abstract

Background: Oral diseases among children are a significant public health problem as it can affect the physical, mental and social dimensions of the individual. It can adversely affect the attendance and performance of the child in schools and attendance of the parent in the workplace as well. To estimate the prevalence of oral health problems among school going children aged 12-15 years in a rural block of Haryana.

Methods: A school based cross-sectional study was conducted in government middle and high school. A pre-designed and pre-tested proforma was used for collecting the information. Oral examination was carried out under daylight using a mouth mirror, oral probe and torch (when required), with the child in a sitting position within the school premises in the presence of school authorities. Data was analyzed by using percentages.

Results: Dental caries (48%) emerged as the most common condition, followed by deposits on tooth (46.1%) and fluorosis (43.6%). Other conditions included dental aches (13.8%), foul smell (10.8%), interdental spacing (4.7%), retained deciduous teeth (2.7%), fractured teeth (2.2%), tongue problems (1.6%) and gum problems (0.8%).

Conclusions: The overall pattern indicates a substantial burden of preventable oral conditions among school going adolescents.

Author Biography

Seema Sharma, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha (Hisar), Haryana, India

Professor, Department of Community Medicine

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