Global prevalence of dental caries in the older people, 1991 to 2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

IF 2.3 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Yasaman Almasvandi, Narges Ziaei, Mohsen Kazeminia, Parvin Abbasi
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Background: Oral health is an integral part of the overall health of the elderly, significantly impacting their physical, social, and psychological well-being. This study aimed to synthesize, summarize, and standardize the results of primary studies, resolve inconsistencies, examine the influence of potential factors, and estimate the global prevalence of dental caries in the elderly through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: The systematic review and meta-analysis covered studies published from 1991 to November 2024. Relevant articles were identified through searches in international databases, including Embase, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science (WoS), using appropriate keywords. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist. Heterogeneity among studies was evaluated using the I2 statistic. Data were analyzed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software, version 2.

Results: The initial search yielded 20,374 studies, of which 31 articles with a total sample size of 26,703 individuals met the inclusion criteria for the meta-analysis. The global prevalence of dental caries in the elderly was estimated at 60.7% (95% confidence interval: 54.6%-66.4%). The highest prevalence was observed in the Americas at 79.6% (95% CI: 34.8%-96.6%). Meta-regression analysis revealed that the prevalence of dental caries decreased with larger sample sizes, higher study quality, and older age, while it increased over time (P < 0.05).

Conclusion: The findings indicate a high prevalence of dental caries among the elderly, particularly in the Americas, with an upward trend in recent years. It is recommended that health policymakers prioritize prevention and control measures for this condition.

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1991年至2024年全球老年人龋齿患病率:系统回顾和荟萃分析
背景:口腔健康是老年人整体健康不可分割的一部分,对老年人的身体、社会和心理健康有着重要的影响。本研究旨在通过系统综述和荟萃分析,综合、总结和规范主要研究结果,解决不一致之处,检查潜在因素的影响,并估计全球老年人龋齿患病率。方法:系统评价和荟萃分析涵盖1991年至2024年11月发表的研究。通过检索Embase、PubMed、Scopus和Web of Science (WoS)等国际数据库,使用合适的关键词识别相关文章。使用乔安娜布里格斯研究所(JBI)检查表评估研究的质量。采用I2统计量评价研究间的异质性。数据分析采用综合元分析软件,版本2。结果:最初的检索产生了20,374项研究,其中31篇总样本量为26,703人的文章符合meta分析的纳入标准。全球老年人龋齿患病率估计为60.7%(95%可信区间:54.6%-66.4%)。美洲的患病率最高,为79.6% (95% CI: 34.8%-96.6%)。荟萃回归分析显示,随着样本量的增加、研究质量的提高和年龄的增加,龋齿患病率降低,而随着时间的推移,龋齿患病率上升(P结论:研究结果表明,龋齿在老年人中患病率较高,特别是在美洲,近年来呈上升趋势。建议卫生政策制定者优先考虑这种情况的预防和控制措施。
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Saudi Dental Journal
Saudi Dental Journal DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-
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3.60
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86
审稿时长
22 weeks
期刊介绍: Saudi Dental Journal is an English language, peer-reviewed scholarly publication in the area of dentistry. Saudi Dental Journal publishes original research and reviews on, but not limited to: • dental disease • clinical trials • dental equipment • new and experimental techniques • epidemiology and oral health • restorative dentistry • periodontology • endodontology • prosthodontics • paediatric dentistry • orthodontics and dental education Saudi Dental Journal is the official publication of the Saudi Dental Society and is published by King Saud University in collaboration with Elsevier and is edited by an international group of eminent researchers.
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