Screening for diabetes and hypertension in adult dental patients: the experience in a Nigerian dental center

Screening for diabetes and hypertension in adult dental patients: the experience in a Nigerian dental center

ObjectivesThe aim of the present study was to examine the presentation of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in dental patients.MethodsDental patients were screened for hypertension and elevated blood sugar using a sphygmomanometer and a glucometer, respectively.ResultsA total of 102 men and 129 wom...

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Main Authors: Ukachi Chiwendu Nnawuihe, Emmauel Adetolu Adelusi, Afolake Shakirat Salami, Ezekiel Taiwo Adebayo, Lilian Ejije Ahaji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Dental Medicine
Subjects:
hypertension
diabetes mellitus
screening
adult dental patients
Nigeria
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fdmed.2024.1468375/full
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