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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Children's Dental Health Survey, 2003

Variable Details

Variabletrend264
LabelWhat parents think can be done to stop teeth decaying
Responses
1 Sugar, sweet things 39
5 Good oral hygiene 55
6 Chewing gum 12
7 Good diet/nutrition 64
8 Visit dentist regularly 91
9 Preventatitve treatment 2
10 Fluoride toothpaste/tablets/mouthwash 22
11 Fluoride in water 10
12 Fluoride (nothing else specified) 7
13 Dental Education 6
14 other 11
Sysmiss 12379
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationChildren's Dental Health Survey, 2003
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