Characteristics of oral mucosal lesions and their association with socioeconomic status and systemic health in a remote rural area in China: a cross-sectional study of 146 cases
Abstract:Background
Epidemiological data of oral mucosal lesions (OMLs) are required to develop practical oral care policies. However, limited data are available for rural areas in China. We aimed to estimate the spectrum and prevalence of OMLs and to identify their associated socioeconomic status (SES) and systemic health in a remote rural area in Yunnan, China.
Methods
We screened patients for OMLs in an oral medicine clinic in rural Yuannan, China, from August 2020 to February 2021. OMLs were documented. SES, incl… Show more
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