Document Details
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Article In Journal |
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Document Title |
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The association between antibiotics usage in early childhood and early childhood caries The association between antibiotics usage in early childhood and early childhood caries |
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Document Language |
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English |
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Abstract |
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Purpose: this study examined the relationship between antibiotics intake during
early childhood and the risk of developing early childhood caries.
Methods: Medicaid data in Michigan were analyzed for all continuously enrolled
children born in 2001 for which enrollment, pharmacy and dental claims were
filed during 2001 to 2004. Proportional hazards survival models were used to
assess the risk of ECC in children who have used antibiotics during the first few
years of age.
Results: 29,485 children were included in the study (51% males, and 49%
females). The intake of antibiotics during the first year of age was significantly
associated with greater risk for ECC during follow up (p=.002). When stratified by
race, this association was found to be significant only for white children (p=.03).
The intake of systemic antibiotics during the age of 13-18 months was also
associated with a significant increase in risk for ECC during follow up.
Conclusion: the intake of antibiotics in early childhood is associated with a
significant increase in risk for ECC during following years. Race and ethnicity can
be a determining factor in the association. |
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0 |
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Journal Name |
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Pediatr Dent |
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Volume |
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31 |
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Issue Number |
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1 |
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Publishing Year |
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2009 AH
2009 AD |
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Article Type |
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Article |
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Added Date |
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008 |
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Researchers
| سمر علاقي | Alaki, sAMAR | Researcher | Doctorate | salagy@kau.edu.sa |
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