Affiliation:
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2. Maharaja Ganga Singh Dental College & Research Centre, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India
Abstract
To study the association between ECC, IQ & health in Sri ganganagar, Rajasthan. to assess BMI & academic performance in ECC & Non ECC 3-6yr old school going children in Sri ganganagar, Rajasthan. A total of 300 children were evaluated and oral examination was done using BMI scale – CDC (Centers for disease control and prevention), Weight scale- Unificare company Height scale – 200 cm Roll Ruller wall Mounted Height Stadiometer, Academic performance grade as per school record & Dentition status for caries assessment was conducted using dmf index of WHO form 1997. . A total of 300 school going children were selected from Sri ganganagar, Rajasthan of which 150 were having ECC & 150 Non ECC in the age groups of 3, 4, 5 and 6 years. Correlation between the ECC & Academic performance is stated.
Publisher
IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd
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