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This report describes a study of diet and health in rural Hawaii. The report covers the following topics: (1) other studies in Hawaii, (2) purpose and plan of the study, (3) methods, (4) findings, (5) nutritional status of children, (6) dental status of children, (7) adequacy of family diets and nutritional status of children, and (8) recommendations based on this study. Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the report. The report also includes a literature cited section.

Keywords: Nutrition, Rural populations, Child health, Oral health, Research, Families, Diet, Nutritional status, Hawaii, State surveys, Statistics

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This report presents data which reflect the flow of dental services to new registrants in the Children and Youth Program projects during the second and third calendar quarters of 1968. This paper is part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title II. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Children and Youth Projects, Statistics, Federal MCH programs, Child health programs, Adolescent health programs

National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782

Telephone: (301) 458-4000
Secondary Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Fax: (301) 458-4020
E-mail: nchsquery@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs
Available from the website.

This document provides estimates of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth among youths by age, race, sex, and selected demographic characteristics, with a brief discussion of prevailing trends.

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Keywords: Dental caries, Adolescents, Statistics, Oral health, Health surveys

National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782

Telephone: (301) 458-4000
Secondary Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Fax: (301) 458-4020
E-mail: nchsquery@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs
Available from the website.

This document provides estimates of the Periodontal Index (PI) for noninstutionalized youths aged 12-17 years in the United States by age, sex, race, family income, education of head of household, and geographic region, and a correlation analysis of the interrelatin of the PI and selected demographic characteristics.

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Keywords: Periodontal diseases, Adolescents, Statistics, Oral health, Health surveys

National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782

Telephone: (301) 458-4000
Secondary Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Fax: (301) 458-4020
E-mail: nchsquery@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs
Available from the website.

This document provides information on estimates of the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) for noninstitutionalized youths aged 12-17 years in the United States, by age, sex, race, family income, education of head of household, and geographic region, and a correlation analysis ofthe interrelation of oral hygiene, periodontal disease, and selected demographic characteristics.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental hygiene, Adolescents, Health surveys, Health statistics

U.S. Government Printing Office
732 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20401

Telephone: (202) 512-1800
Secondary Telephone: (866) 512-1800
Fax: (202) 512-2104
E-mail: contactcenter@gpo.gov
Website: http://www.gpo.gov
$72 plus shipping and handling; also available from the website.

This annual report presents national trends in health statistics on such topics as birth and death rates, infant mortality, life expectancy, morbidity and health status, risk factors, use of ambulatory and inpatient care, health personnel and facilities, financing of care, health insurance and managed care, and other health topics. The report includes a chartbook and trend tables. Trend tables are also available as downloadable spreadsheet files for data manipulation or graphical analysis. The preface describes changes and additions to the current report. Major findings are presented in the highlights. Appendices include data sources, definitions, and methods. The index is a topical index with cross references to such topics as child and adolescent health, older adults, nutrition related, specific race and ethnic groups, state data, and women's health. Current and previous editions are available from the website, starting with Health, United States, 1975.

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• Previous Reports

Keywords: Health statistics, Health objectives, Trends, Data, Families, Children, Adolescents, Parents

Public Health Foundation
1300 L Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005

Telephone: (202) 218-4400
Fax: (202) 218-4409
E-mail: info@phf.org
Website: http://www.phf.org
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This report provides data related to the promotion of oral health from state and territorial health agencies for FY 1983. Overview data cover community water fluoridation, other caries prevention activities, direct therapeutic and prevention services, additional services and activities, populations served, and expenditures. Highlights are given for 16 states. Appendices include data collection methodologies, guidelines for state oral health public programs, and a list of state dental directors. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, State MCH programs, Statistics

Keywords: Prevention, Public health, Health behavior, Statistics, Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Oral health, Diabetes mellitus, Digestive system diseases, Drug use behavior, Communicable diseases, Respiratory diseases, Socioeconomic factors, Infant morbidity, Infant mortality, Unplanned pregnancy, Unintentional injuries, Violence

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Available for loan. Document Number: NIH 89-2247.

This report presents data from a nationwide oral health survey of children ages 5–17 taken during the 1986–1987 school year. National and regional data are presented.

Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Surveys, School age children, Dental caries, Statistics

North Carolina Division of Public Health, Oral Health Section
1910 Mail Service Center 5505 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27699-1910

Telephone: (919) 707-5480
Fax: (919) 870-4805
Website: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dph/oralhealth
Available at no charge.

This volume provides the primary findings from the North Carolina School Oral Health Survey. It describes the oral health of children in North Carolina public schools during the 1986–87 school year as measured by their decayed, missing, and filled teeth; the number of children with dental sealants; the children's periodontal status; and variations in conditions according to age, race, gender, degree of urbanism, geographic region, and parental education. The volume is illustrated with tables and ends with appendices on the classroom worksheet, study variables, the survey form, and the method of computing sample weights.

Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Dental care, Periodontal diseases, Race, Sex characteristics, Urban environment, Parent education, Surveys, North Carolina, Statistics