Reducing maternal and child oral health disparities in Sub-Saharan Africa through a community-based strategy

• Main Authors: Abiola Adeniyi (Author), Gladys Akama (Author), Ochiba Lukandu (Author), Justus E. Ikemeri (Author), Anjellah Jumah (Author), Sheilah Chelagat (Author), Anusu Kasuya (Author), Laura Ruhl (Author), Julia Songok (Author), Astrid Christoffersen-Deb (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Oral conditions disproportionately affect mothers and children in Sub-Saharan Africa, due to biological vulnerabilities, a scarcity of oral health workers, deficient preventive strategies, and gender-based barriers to care. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends integrating oral health into...