Open AccessSex Differences in Oral Health and the Consumption of Sugary Diets in a Saudi Arabian Population
Author(s) -
Abdulrahman K Alkhaldi,
Hamad Alshiddi,
Mansour Aljubair,
Saad Alzahrani,
Adel Alkhaldi,
Khalifa S. AlKhalifa,
Balgis Gaffar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
patient preference and adherence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.885
H-Index - 48
ISSN - 1177-889X
DOI - 10.2147/ppa.s308008
Subject(s) - medicine , environmental health , demography , consumption (sociology) , population , public health , food consumption , social science , nursing , sociology , agricultural economics , economics
Adolescence is a crucial period for developing healthy lifestyle and dietary habits. The growing consumption of high-sugar foods and beverages constitutes a serious public health concern. The aim of this study was to evaluate sex differences in the consumption of a sugary diet and oral health among Saudi adolescents.