Very high Human Development Index (HDI >=0.800) vs High Human Development Index (HDI 0.700-0.799)
Caries experience (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children across European countries (national/regional epidemiological surveys, 2011-2022)
Mean DMFT was higher in high-HDI (3.41) than very-high-HDI (1.73) countries (ANOVA p<.01); descriptive country-level means only, not meta-analyzed or GRADE-rated.
2 findings from 1 review
- Caries status in 12-year-old children, geographical location and socioeconomic conditions across European countries: A… 2025 All outcomesCross-sectional (survey data 2011-2022) · European countries categorized by HDI (high 0.700-0.799 vs very high >=0.800); not meta-analyzed (descriptive means + one-way ANOVA) · High HDI (0.700-0.799)MEAN 3.41Studies not reportedGRADE not reported
- Caries status in 12-year-old children, geographical location and socioeconomic conditions across European countries: A… 2025 All outcomesCross-sectional (survey data 2011-2022) · European countries categorized by HDI (high 0.700-0.799 vs very high >=0.800); not meta-analyzed (descriptive means + one-way ANOVA) · Very high HDI (>=0.800)MEAN 1.73Studies not reportedGRADE not reported