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The impact of alcohol consumption and binge drinking on the risk of dental trauma in South Korean adolescents

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the impact of alcohol consumption and binge drinking on the occurrence of dental trauma in South Korean adolescents. Methods: Data were analyzed from the South Korean Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which used a complex sampling design to ensure representativeness. A total of 52,875 adolescent were included in this study. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the association between alcohol consumption and tooth fractures. Confounders such as gender, education, city, academic performance, economic status, etc. were adjusted. Results: Logistic regression analysis revealed that alcohol consumption was significantly associated with tooth fractures in adolescents. After adjusting for all factors in Model 3 of binge drinking, the odds ratio remained statistically significant at 1.331 (95% CI: 1.064-1.664). Conclusions: Alcohol consumption and binge drinking increase the risk of tooth fractures in adolescents. Preventive measures targeting alcohol-related behaviors in this population are crucial for improving oral health outcomes.

Source: Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene

DOI: 10.13065/jksdh.20240511

Authors: So-Hyeon Lee, Yea-Hoon Kim, Young-Eun Lee, Yun-Sook Jung

Institutions: Kyungpook National University, Daegu Health College

Language: English

Topic: Dental Trauma and Treatments

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $237