U.S. And Canadian Pediatricians Fighting Tooth Decay Among Indigenous Children
Early childhood tooth decay is one of the most common infectious diseases found in indigenous children in the United States and Canada, resulting in additional adverse health effects.
In a new policy statement, “Early Childhood Caries in Indigenous Communities,” in the June 2011 issue of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) provide recommendations for the prevention of dental disease in young children and pregnant women, through collaboration with primary health care providers, policy makers, and public health practitioners in indigenous communities.