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A third of UK 12 year olds have rotten teeth
A survey has revealed that 1 in 3 British 12 years old have rotten teeth.
The national NHS Dental Epidemiology Programme, which was conducted by a team at the Liverpool John Moores University, revealed that a third of UK 12 year olds suffer from tooth decay. The study also found that there were significant differences between regions, with half of children in some areas suffering from decay.
The figures, although alarming, show an improvement in general standards of oral health; the percentage of 12 year olds with decay has fallen from 37 percent in 2001 to 33 percent in 2008/2009.
A third of UK 12 year olds have rotten teeth
Southwark, London was one of the best performing regions, with only 13 percent of 12 year olds suffering from decay; in stark contrast, more than half of children in Knowsley, near Liverpool had tooth decay.
The figures show an overall improvement in standards of oral health across the UK, which suggests that campaigns and programmes to encourage healthy living and investment in NHS services is paying off; however, health officials are aware that more still needs to be done, especially in underserved areas.
Lord Howe, Health Minister, said that investment in oral health must continue and the government is currently drawing up a new dental contract, which will aim to improve standards of oral health amongst both adults and children and ensure that everyone can access local NHS dental services.
Wonder what is special about Southwark London, wealthier, more intelligent or better NHS facilities?
A survey has revealed that 1 in 3 British 12 years old have rotten teeth.
The national NHS Dental Epidemiology Programme, which was conducted by a team at the Liverpool John Moores University, revealed that a third of UK 12 year olds suffer from tooth decay. The study also found that there were significant differences between regions, with half of children in some areas suffering from decay.
The figures, although alarming, show an improvement in general standards of oral health; the percentage of 12 year olds with decay has fallen from 37 percent in 2001 to 33 percent in 2008/2009.
A third of UK 12 year olds have rotten teeth
Southwark, London was one of the best performing regions, with only 13 percent of 12 year olds suffering from decay; in stark contrast, more than half of children in Knowsley, near Liverpool had tooth decay.
The figures show an overall improvement in standards of oral health across the UK, which suggests that campaigns and programmes to encourage healthy living and investment in NHS services is paying off; however, health officials are aware that more still needs to be done, especially in underserved areas.
Lord Howe, Health Minister, said that investment in oral health must continue and the government is currently drawing up a new dental contract, which will aim to improve standards of oral health amongst both adults and children and ensure that everyone can access local NHS dental services.
Wonder what is special about Southwark London, wealthier, more intelligent or better NHS facilities?
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