Int J Stomatol

Inter J Stomatol ›› 2015, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (6): 640-642.doi: 10.7518/gjkq.2015.06.006

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Prevalence and risk factors of geographic tongue among 3-to 6-year-old children in Wuhou District, Chengdu

Zhang Cheng1, Huang Hanyao1, Yang Hong1, Wen Ji1, Hu Nan1, Wei Changlei1,2, Zhou Hongmei1.   

  1. 1. State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; 2. Dept. of Oral Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
  • Received:2015-02-24 Revised:2015-08-09 Online:2015-11-01 Published:2015-11-01

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Objective To investigate the prevalence, risk factors, and attitudes of parents toward children aged 3-6 years old in Wuhou District who are at risk for geographic tongue. Methods The investigation employed dental checkups for children and survey questionnaires for parents. The study was conducted on 1 033 children aged 3-6 years old from 5 kindergarten schools and their parents by using a cluster sampling method. All the valid questionnaires were analyzed statistically. Results The prevalence of geographic tongue among children aged 3-6 years old in Wuhou District was 3.0%. Oral ulcers, intestinal parasites, dietary bias, respiratory infections, depression, and zinc insufficiency were correlated with geographic tongue. This disease was generally unknown and aroused concern among the parents of patients, most of whom were waiting for natural recovery. Conclusion Publicity and education of geographic tongue should be enhanced to draw the attention of parents and teachers to oral and overall health of children.

Key words: geographic tongue, children, prevalence, etiology

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  • R 781.5

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