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West Indian Medical Journal
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handwashing
Oral Hygiene and Handwashing Practices among Middle School Students in 15 Latin American and Caribbean Countries
Issue:
Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)
DOI:
10.7727/wimj.2014.128
Pages:
266–8
Synopsis:
Nationally-representative data from 33 174 middle school students in 15 Latin American and Caribbean countries show a strong relationship between infrequent toothbrushing and infrequent handwashing.
ABSTRACT
Received:
21 May, 2014
Accepted:
05 Jun, 2014
PDF Attachment:
wimjjun2015_266_268.pdf
Journal Sections:
Dental Forum
Keywords:
Adolescents
oral hygiene
developing countries
handwashing
toothbrushing
Journal Authors:
TR McKittrick
KH Jacobsen
e-Published:
06 Mar, 2015
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