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Inequalities in the frequency of free sugars intake among Syrian 1-year-old infants: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: High frequency of free sugars intake, during the first year of life is probably the greatest risk factor for early childhood caries. The latter is a global public health challenge. Very little is known about the social determinants of infantâs frequency of free sugars intake, particularly in low-income countries. Thus, the present study aimed to assess the association between the frequency of free sugars intake among 1-year-old Syrian infants and each of parentsâ socioeconomic position (SEP), maternal frequency of free sugars intake and knowledge of infantâs oral health behaviour. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional design, 323 1-year-old infants, attending vaccination clinics in 3 maternal and child health centres (MCHCs) in Damascus, Syria, were selected. A systematic random sampling was applied using the MCHCsâ monthly vaccination registries. The 3 MCHCs were located in affluent, moderate and deprived areas. Infantsâ mothers completed a structured questionnaire on socio-demographics, infantâs and motherâs frequency of free sugars intake from cariogenic foods and beverages, and motherâs knowledge about infantâs oral health behaviour. Binary and multiple regression analyses were performed. The level of significance was set at 5Â %. RESULTS: The response rate was 100Â %. Overall, 42.7Â % of infants had high frequency of free sugars intake (>4times a day). Infants whose fathers were not working were more likely to have high frequency of free sugars intake. Similarly, infants whose mothers had low level of knowledge about infantâs oral health behaviour, or high frequency of free sugars intake were more likely to have high frequency of free sugars intake. The association between fatherâs occupation and infantâs frequency of free sugars intake attenuated after adjustment for motherâs knowledge and frequency of free sugars intake (adjusted ORâ=â1.5, 1.8, 3.2; 95%CIâ=â0.5â4.8, 1.1â3, 1.4â7.4; respectively). CONCLUSIONS: There are socioeconomic inequalities in the frequency of free sugars intake among Syrian 1-year-old infants. Integrated pre/post-natal interventions, targeting mothers from low SEP and aiming at reducing their free sugars intake and improving their knowledge about infantâs oral health behaviour, will potentially reduce socioeconomic inequalities in infantâs frequency of free sugars intake
Socioeconomic and Psychosocial Predictors of Initial Improvement in Occlusion in 12-16 year Old Children Living in London
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Erratum to: Inequalities in the frequency of free sugars intake among Syrian 1-year-old infants: a cross-sectional study(vol 16, 94, 2016)
Erratum to: Joury E, et al. Inequalities in the frequency of free sugars intake among Syrian 1-year-old infants: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health. 2016;16:94. doi:10.1186/s12903-016-0287-8.
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Please note that open access for this article was funded by Kingâs College London
Additional file 1: Table S1. of Dietary patterns and the risk of oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal cancer in Syria: a case control study
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Developing a Consensus Statement to Target Oral Health Inequalities in People With Severe Mental Illness
Introduction: Oral diseases are more prevalent in people with severe mental illness (SMI) compared to those without mental illnees. A greater focus on oral health is needed to reverse unacceptable but often neglected oral health inequality in people with SMI. This provided the impetus for developing âThe Right to Smileâ consensus statement. We aimed to develop and disseminate a consensus statement to address oral health inequality, highlighting the main areas for concern and recommending an evidenceâbased 5âyear action plan to improve oral health in people with SMI. Methods: The Right to Smile consensus statement was developed by experts from several professional disciplines and practice settings (mental, dental and public health) and people with lived experience, including carers. Stakeholders participated in a series of online workshops to develop a rightsâbased consensus statement. Subsequent dissemination activities were conducted to maximise its reach and impact. Results: The consensus statement was developed to focus on how oral health inequalities could be addressed through a set of 5âyear improvement targets for practice, policy and training. The consensus was reached on three 5âyear action plans: âAny assessment of physical health in people experiencing SMI must include consideration of oral healthâ, âAccess to dental services for people with SMI needs to improveâ and âThe importance of oral health for people experiencing SMI should be recognised in healthcare training, systems, and structuresâ. Conclusion: This consensus statement urges researchers, services and policymakers to embrace a 5âyear action plan to improve oral health for people with SMI. Patient or Public Contribution: The team included people with lived experience of SMI, their carers/family members and mental and dental health service providers. They were involved in every stage of developing the consensus statement, from conception to development and dissemination
Developing a Consensus Statement to Target Oral Health Inequalities in People With Severe Mental Illness
Introduction: Oral diseases are more prevalent in people with severe mental illness (SMI) compared to those without mental illnees. A greater focus on oral health is needed to reverse unacceptable but often neglected oral health inequality in people with SMI. This provided the impetus for developing âThe Right to Smileâ consensus statement. We aimed to develop and disseminate a consensus statement to address oral health inequality, highlighting the main areas for concern and recommending an evidenceâbased 5âyear action plan to improve oral health in people with SMI. Methods: The Right to Smile consensus statement was developed by experts from several professional disciplines and practice settings (mental, dental and public health) and people with lived experience, including carers. Stakeholders participated in a series of online workshops to develop a rightsâbased consensus statement. Subsequent dissemination activities were conducted to maximise its reach and impact. Results: The consensus statement was developed to focus on how oral health inequalities could be addressed through a set of 5âyear improvement targets for practice, policy and training. The consensus was reached on three 5âyear action plans: âAny assessment of physical health in people experiencing SMI must include consideration of oral healthâ, âAccess to dental services for people with SMI needs to improveâ and âThe importance of oral health for people experiencing SMI should be recognised in healthcare training, systems, and structuresâ. Conclusion: This consensus statement urges researchers, services and policymakers to embrace a 5âyear action plan to improve oral health for people with SMI. Patient or Public Contribution: The team included people with lived experience of SMI, their carers/family members and mental and dental health service providers. They were involved in every stage of developing the consensus statement, from conception to development and dissemination
AMEE Consensus Statement: Planetary health and education for sustainable healthcare
The purpose of this Consensus Statement is to provide a global, collaborative, representative and inclusive vision for educating an interprofessional healthcare workforce that can deliver sustainable healthcare and promote planetary health. It is intended to inform national and global accreditation standards, planning and action at the institutional level as well as highlight the role of individuals in transforming health professions education. Many countries have agreed to ârapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changesâ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% within 10âyears and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, including in healthcare. Currently, however, health professions graduates are not prepared for their roles in achieving these changes. Thus, to reduce emissions and meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), health professions education must equip undergraduates, and those already qualified, with the knowledge, skills, values, competence and confidence they need to sustainably promote the health, human rights and well-being of current and future generations, while protecting the health of the planet.The current imperative for action on environmental issues such as climate change requires health professionals to mobilize politically as they have before, becoming strong advocates for major environmental, social and economic change. A truly ethical relationship with people and the planet that we inhabit so precariously, and to guarantee a future for the generations which follow, demands nothing less of all health professionals.This Consensus Statement outlines the changes required in health professions education, approaches to achieve these changes and a timeline for action linked to the internationally agreed SDGs. It represents the collective vision of health professionals, educators and students from various health professions, geographic locations and cultures. âConsensusâ implies broad agreement amongst all individuals engaged in discussion on a specific issue, which in this instance, is agreement by all signatories of this Statement developed under the auspices of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE).To ensure a shared understanding and to accurately convey information, we outline key terms in a glossary which accompanies this Consensus Statement (Supplementary Appendix 1). We acknowledge, however, that terms evolve and that different terms resonate variably depending on factors such as setting and audience. We define education for sustainable healthcare as the process of equipping current and future health professionals with the knowledge, values, confidence and capacity to provide environmentally sustainable services through health professions education. We define a health professional as a person who has gained a professional qualification for work in the health system, whether in healthcare delivery, public health or a management or supporting role and education as âthe system comprising structures, curricula, faculty and activities contributing to a learning processâ. This Statement is relevant to the full continuum of training â from undergraduate to postgraduate and continuing professional development