Evidence Gaps

Prevalence of Dental Caries and Associated Factors in East Africa, 2000-2020: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2021 All outcomes
Kenya
Prevalence 0.456 [0.240, 0.672]
5 studies
GRADE not reported

Prevalence of Dental Caries and Associated Factors in East Africa, 2000-2020: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2021 All outcomes
Rwanda
Prevalence 0.425 [0.360, 0.489]
1 study
GRADE not reported

Prevalence of Dental Caries and Associated Factors in East Africa, 2000-2020: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2021 All outcomes
Sensitivity analysis (leave-one-out maximum)
Prevalence 0.466 [0.391, 0.541]
43 studies
GRADE not reported

Prevalence of Dental Caries and Associated Factors in East Africa, 2000-2020: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2021 All outcomes
Sensitivity analysis (leave-one-out minimum)
Prevalence 0.447 [0.384, 0.510]
43 studies
GRADE not reported

Prevalence of Dental Caries and Associated Factors in East Africa, 2000-2020: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2021 All outcomes
Uganda
Prevalence 0.498 [0.348, 0.648]
8 studies
GRADE not reported

Prevalence and risk factors for early childhood caries in North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2025 All outcomes
Study design: hospital-based
Prevalence 64 [40, 89]
2 studies
GRADE not reported

Prevalence and risk factors for early childhood caries in North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2025 All outcomes
Study design: school-based
Prevalence 55 [44, 67]
9 studies
GRADE not reported

Prevalence and risk factors for early childhood caries in North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2025 All outcomes
Study design: population-based
Prevalence 57 [44, 70]
7 studies
GRADE not reported

Prevalence and risk factors for early childhood caries in North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2025 All outcomes
Study site: urban and rural (both)
Prevalence 51 [35, 67]
7 studies
GRADE not reported

Prevalence and risk factors for early childhood caries in North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2025 All outcomes
Study site: urban
Prevalence 59 [52, 67]
9 studies
GRADE not reported