Periodontal diseases are highly prevalent in populations worldwide and are a major global public health problem, with major negative impacts on individuals and communities. This study investigates evidence of disparities in periodontal diseases by age groups, gender, and socioeconomic factors. There is ample evidence that these diseases disproportionally affect poorer and marginalized groups and are closely associated with certain demographics and socioeconomic status. Disparities in periodontal health are associated with social inequalities, which in turn are caused by old age, gender inequality, income and education gaps, access to health care, social class, and other factors. In health care, these factors may result in some individuals receiving better and more professional care compared to others. This study also reviews the potential causes of these disparities and the means to bridge the gap in disease prevalence. Identifying and implementing effective strategies to eliminate inequities among minorities and marginalized groups in oral health status and dental care should be prioritized in populations globally.

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牙周病的差异和社会决定因素


牙周病在全世界人口中非常普遍，是一个重大的全球公共卫生问题，对个人和社区产生重大负面影响。本研究调查了不同年龄组、性别和社会经济因素的牙周病差异的证据。有充分证据表明，这些疾病对较贫穷和边缘化群体的影响尤为严重，并且与某些人口统计和社会经济地位密切相关。牙周健康的差异与社会不平等有关，而社会不平等又是由老年、性别不平等、收入和教育差距、获得医疗保健的机会、社会阶层和其他因素造成的。在医疗保健方面，这些因素可能会导致某些人比其他人获得更好、更专业的护理。这项研究还回顾了这些差异的潜在原因以及缩小疾病患病率差距的方法。应在全球人口中优先考虑确定和实施有效战略，以消除少数群体和边缘群体在口腔健康状况和牙科保健方面的不平等。