Toothbrushing frequency between the ages of 12 and 18 years-- longitudinal prospective studies of Finnish adolescents.

摘要: The purpose of this study was to analyse the establishment toothbrushing frequency as a healthy habit by Finnish adolescents between 12 and 18 years age. data were collected part nation-wide research programme, Adolescent Health Lifestyle Survey. All Finns born in 1968 with birthdays on 20-25 July formed sample (N=1106). Questionnaires mailed whole February 1981 (12 age), -83 (14 years), -85 (16 years) -87 (18 years). rate return for all four questionnaires 62 percent (six-year follow-up) two (two-year follow-up studies) 79 14 72 16 68 Those who brushed their teeth more than once day at age 12, stable behaviour during following six those less often. Over thirds respondents, both boys girls, indicated one or changes six-year follow-up. improvement higher among girls boys, deterioration girls. One sixth still showed brushing ages 18. It may be concluded that although will gradually adopted health when mature years, only half fifth adopt recommended frequency. education should improve performance groups which have not established