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A INFLUÊNCIA DA VULNERABILIDADE SOCIAL NA PREVALÊNCIA DA DOENÇA CÁRIE EM CRIANÇAS: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA

Doi: 10.47094/978-65-284-0281-6/358-366

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Doença dentária. Fragilidade social. Saúde infantil.

KEYWORDS: Dental disease. Social vulnerability. Child health.

ABSTRACT:
Dental disease is one of the most prevalent oral diseases in childhood and remains a major global public health challenge. Although it is a preventable condition, its incidence remains high, especially among children living in socially vulnerable contexts. These populations face determinants such as low family income, limited access to dental care, inadequate dietary habits, and lack of oral health education. This study aims to review the recent scientific literature on the influence of social vulnerability on the occurrence of dental caries in children, identifying the main socioeconomic, behavioral, and cultural factors associated with the disease. It is a narrative review based on national and international scientific publications from 2015 to 2025. The findings show that childhood caries are strongly associated with social inequalities, and that the effectiveness of public policies depends on the integration of preventive, educational, and structural actions aimed at reducing inequities in oral health.

Autores

  • Bruno Ferreira Mendes

  • Igor Guido Nogueira

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