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Association of Higher Caries Levels With Reduced Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Somali School Children in Hargeisa.

International dental journal · Dahroug AE, Heen E, Mdala I, Hussein M, Madar AA · 2026-08-11

Researchers surveyed 405 Somali schoolchildren in Hargeisa and found that higher cavity levels were associated with reduced quality of life related to oral health, with about 71% reporting at least one negative impact such as toothache or difficulty eating.

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