Relationship between periodontal diseases and newly-diagnosed metabolic syndrome components in a sub-Saharan population: a cross sectional study

Relationship between periodontal diseases and newly-diagnosed metabolic syndrome components in a sub-Saharan population: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Oral health is a frequently ignored aspect of global health in sub-Saharan patients. Periodontitis, a very frequent oral disease has been proven to be associated to development of the metabolic syndrome. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between periodontal disease and...

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Main Authors: Jean Xavier Ekouelkoum Ngoude, Vicky Jocelyne Ama Moor, Tsobgny Tsague Nadia-Flore, Batakeh B. Agoons, Gamgne Guiadem Catherine Marcelle, Elage Epie MacBrain, Daryl Nzokou Tcheutchoua, Jan René Nkeck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Periodontal diseases
Metabolic syndrome
Public health
Cameroon
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01661-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01661-6

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