Socioeconomic Status, Food Security, and Dental Caries in US Children: Mediation Analyses of Data From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2008

Public health efforts to improve disparities should focus on nutrition interventions, improving health literacy, oral hygiene habits, and making the food environment more equal for all https://t.co/D4KAxrcF2J

Food insecurity status values quantity over quality, reliance on purchasing from corner and convenience stores, causing inadequate consumption of fruits, vegetables, and other foods that provide vital micro and macronutrients https://t.co/D4KAxrcF2J

Tooth decay and cavities is the most common oral health problem facing children. Low socioeconomic status is the strongest predictor of untreated decay in children, as well as food insecurity, and fermentable carbohydrate intake https://t.co/D4KAxrcF2J

Food not fluoridation prevents toorh decay