The World Health Organization said Thursday that nearly half of the world’s population, or 3.5 billion people, suffer from oral diseasesMost of them are in low- and middle-income countries.
The United Nations organization has stated that the most common oral diseases are tooth decay, acute gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancer.
It revealed that nearly 2.5 billion people suffer from untreated dental caries.
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He added that about 380,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year.
The World Health Organization has reported significant spending of private funds and lack of availability Dental equipment The high specialization of primary health care facilities is one of the reasons for the high prevalence of oral diseases, especially in poor countries.
“Oral health has long been overlooked in global health, but many oral diseases are preventable,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
The agency has suggested that countries include equitable oral health services as part of their national planning and integrate oral health services into their primary health care models, while improving access. Toothpaste containing fluoride reasonable prices, as well as other procedures.
