Analysis of several risks factors involved in dental caries through multiple logistic regression
Dominguez-Rojas, V.; Astasio-Arbiza, P.; Ortega-Molina, P.; Gordillo-Florencio, E.; Garcia-Nuñez, J.A.; Bascones-Martinez, A.
International Dental Journal 43(2): 149-156
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-6539 PMID: 8320009 Document Number: 421535
Through multiple logistic regression an epidemiological study was undertaken of the following factors: age, gender, socio-economic status, dental care, toothbrushing, chewing gum, snacking, fluoride, and of their influence on the development of tooth decay. The factors are analysed individually and globally (global model). An initial model was constructed, establishing the interactions, and developing a final model. Risk factors shown to be involved were: low social class status, lack of dental care in the previous 12 months, absence of toothbrushing, and belonging to the age group 9-12 years old. An interaction was established between the following variables: socio-economic status and toothbrushing, and dental care and age.