Self-reported dental hygiene, obesity, and systemic inflammation in a pediatric rural community cohort

• Main Authors: Frisbee Jefferson C (Author), Chambers Christopher B (Author), Frisbee Stephanie J (Author), Goodwill Adam G (Author), Crout Richard J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A growing body of epidemiologic evidence links oral health, obesity, and cardiovascular health, though few studies have reported on these relationships in children. While underlying mechanisms are unclear, adult studies have suggeste...