ASSOCIATION BETWEEN EDUCATION LEVEL AND LIFESTYLE ON PERIODONTAL HEALTH STATUS IN ADULTS(35-44 YEARS)- A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Journal Title: IJSR-International Journal Of Scientific Research - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 8
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the majority of the world's population. Currently, more emphasis has been directed towards the combined influence of education level, lifestyle instead of regular risk factors in dealing with chronic illnesses. The present paper is to assess the periodontal health status, education level and lifestyle in outpatient department of Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences and Research (GNIDSR), Sodepur, Kolkata, West Bengal. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to evaluate patient's education level & life style with periodontal disease. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 245 subjects of 35-44 years age group over two months period. Subjects were interviewed by the questionnaire and Modified Community Periodontal Index was recorded. RESULT: The statistical analysis shows significant decrease in periodontal health status when education level increased. Also the prevalence of periodontitis with a healthy lifestyle is significantly lower when compared with an unhealthy lifestyle. CONCLUSION: There is a strong association of lifestyle and education level with periodontal health.
Authors and Affiliations
Debasis Mitra, Santanu Sen Roy, Aakansha Malawat, Dibyendu Kr. Kundu, Abhijit Chakraborty, Debarshi Jana
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