The dental status of the Kayans of Long Atip, Baram, Sarawak.
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A survey of Kayans of Long A tip, Baram, Sarawak, was conducted in 1986 as part of the pre-requisite to the development of a primary health care system for the people of the Baram. A total of 178 Kayans of all ages were surveyed for decayed, missing and filled teeth. Of the aggregate 39.3% did not have any decayed teeth, 37.6% had no missing teeth and 93.8% had not had any fillings. Compared with their neighbouring Penans, the Kayans of Long A tip had a relatively better dental status.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 42 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987