Replication of GWAS significant loci in a sub-Saharan African Cohort with early childhood caries: a pilot study

• Main Authors: Olubukola O. Olatosi (Author), Mary Li (Author), Azeez A. Alade (Author), Afolabi Oyapero (Author), Tamara Busch (Author), John Pape (Author), Joy Olotu (Author), Waheed Awotoye (Author), Mohaned Hassan (Author), Chinyere Adeleke (Author), Wasiu L. Adeyemo (Author), Elizabeth O. Sote (Author), John R. Shaffer (Author), Mary Marazita (Author), Azeez Butali (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Early childhood caries (ECC) is a rapidly progressing form of dental infection and a significant public health problem, especially among socially and economically disadvantaged populations. This study aimed to assess the risk factors for ECC among a cohort of Sub-Saharan African...