Nevada Head Start Oral Health Survey 2017

According to Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General3, children from “low-income” families have more tooth decay, more extensive tooth decay, and suffer more pain than children from families with higher incomes. Screening results are expected to aid in targeted interventions to prevent oral disease so that growth, development, and overall quality of life for all of Nevada’s children is enhanced.

Type: Report
Topic(s): Health/Oral Health
Year: 2017
Lead Agency:
Division of Public and Behavioral Health Department of Health and Human Services
Occurs:
Unsure
General Contact
Name: Judy A. White
Link: https://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/OH/OH-Home/
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