485 Evaluation of Oral Hygiene Habits in a Portuguese Primary School Children Population

Abstract

Primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases and promotion of active lifestyle should start early. Blood pressure (BP) in childhood correlates with BP in adulthood. The knowledge about children's physical activity influence on BP is limited. Aims:To analyse the relation between physical activity (PhyA) and time of "screen-activities" (ST) performed by children and BP.Methods: 428 children were enrolled, provided parent's consent. Measurements: BP: systolic (syst) and diastolic (diast) Z-score, pulse pressure (PP), mean pressure (PM). Activity information was obtained from: 1) a seven-day questionnaire, 2) the K13Plus PhyA and sedentary behaviour scale (K13 PhyS).Based on Z-score BP values participants were classified in: High-BP (HBP) ≥ 1.03 (n: syst=46, diast=100), Normal-BP (NBP) < 1.03 (n: syst=382, diast=328). Conclusions:-Children studied just reach current PhyA and "screen-time" recommendations.-PhyA have an effect on children´s BPvalues.-Mean time/day of moderate+vigorous PhyA seems to be the best preventive factor; inversely "screentime"/day.-PhyA and BP at childhood relationship must be considered as protective cardiovascular risk factors. Background and aims: Good oral hygiene habits should be implemented very soon in children's development. It is important to quantify the improvements and the dental plaque index can be an easy mean to do it. EVALUATION OF ORAL HYGIENE HABITS IN

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