Koori children face more decay
A five year study reported in the March 2007 edition of the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health shows that almost four out of every five Aboriginal children have decayed teeth or other oral health issues.
It showed that 78% of indigenous children under the age of 10 years have dental disease compared with only about 50% of other children.
Socio-economic disadvantage is considered the key factor in poor indigenous oral health.
VOHA has advocated the use of outreach services for Aboriginal communities, which are often located in regional areas. Our 2007 budget submission to the Victorian Government includes a specific proposal on this area of special need.
It showed that 78% of indigenous children under the age of 10 years have dental disease compared with only about 50% of other children.
Socio-economic disadvantage is considered the key factor in poor indigenous oral health.
VOHA has advocated the use of outreach services for Aboriginal communities, which are often located in regional areas. Our 2007 budget submission to the Victorian Government includes a specific proposal on this area of special need.
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