Oral health of Polish children and WHO/FDI goals for the year 2000.
Based on available epidemiology data, dating sporadically from 1967 to 1985, of the oral health situation of Polish children and youngsters, the attainment of the first three oral health goals of FDI/WHO for the year 2000 is discussed. It can be assumed that the first oral health goal may be reached by at most only 10% of Polish children. The second oral health goal may be achieved by some 60% of 12-yr-old Polish children. The third oral health goal will be reached by at most 33% of 18-yr-old Polish youngsters. The reasons for these rather pessimistic prognoses are explained.
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Department of Conservative Stomatology and Periodontology of Medical Academy, Szczecin, Poland.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004245:DMF Index; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005457:Fluoridation; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000517:prevention & control; D009909:Oral Health; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011044:Poland; D012953:Societies, Dental; D014944:World Health Organization