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released: 1 Dec 2010 author: AIHW media release

The prevalence of periodontitis (inflammation of the tissue surrounding teeth) and its variation by socioeconomic status is explored, adjusting for age and sex. Data from the National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-06 was used in this report.

ISSN 1445-775X ; ISBN 978-1-74249-087-8; Cat. no. DEN 207; 4pp.; INTERNET ONLY

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Publication table of contents

  • Main findings   
  • Data collection
  • Periodontitis
  • Prevalence of periodontitis in Australian adults
  • Prevalence of periodontitis by socioeconomic status
  • Association among age, sex and household income
  • Prevalence of periodontitis by household income, adjusted forage and sex
  • Discussion
  • Conclusions
  • Data collection methods and response
  • References
  • Acknowledgments
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Recommended citation

AIHW 2010. Socioeconomic variation in periodontitis among Australian adults 2004-06. DSRU research report no. 50. Cat. no. DEN 207. Canberra: AIHW. Viewed 12 June 2013 <http://www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id=6442472416>.