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Socioeconomic Inequalities in the Use of Dental Services According to Ethnicity Among Older Peruvian Adults.

Journal of cross-cultural gerontology · Curo-Valdivia YF, Agudelo-Suárez AA · 2026-09-22

Among older Peruvian adults, White/Mestizo individuals used dental services more than other ethnic groups, with disparities linked to wealth, education, location, and insurance status. Lower utilization occurred in rural areas and among less educated populations.

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