Socioeconomic inequalities and the economic burden of dental caries: a longitudinal simulation analysis across forty countries.
Researchers modelled dental caries costs across income groups in 40 countries, finding lower-income populations bear disproportionately higher treatment expenses. Targeted preventive interventions delivered to disadvantaged groups could substantially reduce these costs and health inequities.
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