The World Oral Health Report 2003: continuous improvement of oral health in the 21st century--the approach of the WHO Global Oral Health Programme
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The World Oral Health Report 2003 : continuous improvement of oral health in the 21st century--the approach of the WHO Global Oral Health Programme. / Petersen, Poul Erik.
In: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, Vol. 31 Suppl 1, 12.2003, p. 3-23.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - The World Oral Health Report 2003
T2 - continuous improvement of oral health in the 21st century--the approach of the WHO Global Oral Health Programme
AU - Petersen, Poul Erik
PY - 2003/12
Y1 - 2003/12
N2 - Chronic diseases and injuries are the leading health problems in all but a few parts of the world. The rapidly changing disease patterns throughout the world are closely linked to changing lifestyles, which include diets rich in sugars, widespread use of tobacco, and increased consumption of alcohol. In addition to socio-environmental determinants, oral disease is highly related to these lifestyle factors, which are risks to most chronic diseases as well as protective factors such as appropriate exposure to fluoride and good oral hygiene. Oral diseases qualify as major public health problems owing to their high prevalence and incidence in all regions of the world, and as for all diseases, the greatest burden of oral diseases is on disadvantaged and socially marginalized populations. The severe impact in terms of pain and suffering, impairment of function and effect on quality of life must also be considered. Traditional treatment of oral diseases is extremely costly in several industrialized countries, and not feasible in most low-income and middle-income countries. The WHO Global Strategy for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, added to the common risk factor approach is a new strategy for managing prevention and control of oral diseases. The WHO Oral Health Programme has also strengthened its work for improved oral health globally through links with other technical programmes within the Department for Noncommunicable Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The current oral health situation and development trends at global level are described and WHO strategies and approaches for better oral health in the 21st century are outlined.
AB - Chronic diseases and injuries are the leading health problems in all but a few parts of the world. The rapidly changing disease patterns throughout the world are closely linked to changing lifestyles, which include diets rich in sugars, widespread use of tobacco, and increased consumption of alcohol. In addition to socio-environmental determinants, oral disease is highly related to these lifestyle factors, which are risks to most chronic diseases as well as protective factors such as appropriate exposure to fluoride and good oral hygiene. Oral diseases qualify as major public health problems owing to their high prevalence and incidence in all regions of the world, and as for all diseases, the greatest burden of oral diseases is on disadvantaged and socially marginalized populations. The severe impact in terms of pain and suffering, impairment of function and effect on quality of life must also be considered. Traditional treatment of oral diseases is extremely costly in several industrialized countries, and not feasible in most low-income and middle-income countries. The WHO Global Strategy for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, added to the common risk factor approach is a new strategy for managing prevention and control of oral diseases. The WHO Oral Health Programme has also strengthened its work for improved oral health globally through links with other technical programmes within the Department for Noncommunicable Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The current oral health situation and development trends at global level are described and WHO strategies and approaches for better oral health in the 21st century are outlined.
KW - Adolescent
KW - Adult
KW - Aged
KW - Cariostatic Agents
KW - Child
KW - Fluorides
KW - Forecasting
KW - Global Health
KW - Health Education, Dental
KW - Health Policy
KW - Health Promotion
KW - Health Status
KW - Humans
KW - Life Style
KW - Mouth Diseases
KW - Oral Health
KW - Quality of Life
KW - Risk Factors
KW - Tooth Diseases
KW - World Health Organization
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 15015736
VL - 31 Suppl 1
SP - 3
EP - 23
JO - Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
JF - Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
SN - 0301-5661
ER -
ID: 129775615