Oral health of individuals aged 3-80 years in Jönköping, Sweden during 30 years (1973-2003). I. Review of findings on dental care habits and knowledge of oral health.

摘要: The aim of the this study was to present data on oral care habits and knowledge health in 2013, compare these with results from a series four previous cross-sectional epidemiological studies. All studies were carried out city Jonkoping, Sweden, 1973, 1983, 1993, 2003, 2013. 1973 constituted random sample 1,ooo individuals evenly distributed age groups 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 years. same addition group 80-year-olds included 2013 studies, which comprised 1,104; 1,078; 987; 1,010 individuals, respectively. A questionnaire about dental used. contained questions all five although some had be slightly modernised during 40-year period. During period 1973-2013, continous increase 20-60 years treated by Public Dental Service amounting 50%. Almost 70% 70- private practitioners. In 10-20% 30-40 did not regularly visit neither nor practitioner. corresponding figures for 50-80 old 4-7%. Similar number avoidance reported survey 20-30% 20-50 felt frightened, sick, or ill at ease prospect an appointment dentist. These findings agreement surveys 1973-2003. Among younger groups, 0-15 years, reduction self-reported "ill ease" found 2003 compared series. etiology caries known 60% similar that Twenty per cent stated they know etiological factors causes caries. This percentage equivalent 1973-2013.About 85% brushed their teeth fluoride tooth paste least two times day. frequencies have gradually increased Around 40% used toothpicks is 1/3-1/2 less 2003. 20-40 3-14% proximal cleaning 35% never consumed soft drinks, comparison 20% 3-20 consuming drinks every day several week,which half