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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Children's Dental Health Survey, 2003

Variable Details

Variabletrend261
LabelWhat parents think can be done to stop teeth decaying
Responses
1 Sugar, sweet things 1439
5 Good oral hygiene 1351
6 Chewing gum 4
7 Good diet/nutrition 204
8 Visit dentist regularly 57
9 Preventatitve treatment 10
10 Fluoride toothpaste/tablets/mouthwash 3
11 Fluoride in water 14
12 Fluoride (nothing else specified) 3
13 Dental Education 51
14 other 14
98 135
99 46
Sysmiss 9367
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationChildren's Dental Health Survey, 2003
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