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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Relationship between behavioral-related variables and dental caries prevalence among university students: a cross-sectional study.

Jiaxin Chen, Xiaoxiao Chen, Chunmiao Wang, Deqiang Zhao, Yanfeng Zhang

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Jiaxin ChenNational Physical Fitness and Public Fitness Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science, General Administration of Sport of China, Beijing, China.
Xiaoxiao ChenNational Physical Fitness and Public Fitness Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science, General Administration of Sport of China, Beijing, China.
Chunmiao WangNational Physical Fitness and Public Fitness Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science, General Administration of Sport of China, Beijing, China.
Deqiang ZhaoNational Physical Fitness and Public Fitness Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science, General Administration of Sport of China, Beijing, China.
Yanfeng ZhangNational Physical Fitness and Public Fitness Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science, General Administration of Sport of China, Beijing, China.

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Abstract

Objectives: To examine the association between behavioral-related variables (physical activity, BMI, dental check-ups) and dental caries prevalence among university students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 2,322 university students using WHO oral examination criteria and a standardized behavioral questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression was performed adjusting for sex to estimate associations between PA, BMI, dental check-up behaviors and dental caries. Results: The overall caries detection rate among college students was 35.1%. The rate was significantly higher in females (43.1%) than in males (24.1%, Conclusion: Caries prevention strategies for college students should incorporate gender-specific approaches, emphasize regular dental examinations, and promote moderate physical exercise to reduce caries risk and support lifelong oral health management.

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Dental CariesHealth BehaviorStudentsAdolescentAdultBody Mass IndexCross-Sectional StudiesExerciseFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceRisk FactorsSex FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesUniversitiesbehavioral-related variablesBody Mass Indexdental cariesphysical activityuniversity students

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