When utilizing the data from this archive, researchers should cite the original NCHS Data Brief. A standard citation format is:
Dye B.A., Tan S., Smith V., et al. Trends in oral health status as measured by untreated dental caries: United States, 1988–1994 and 1999–2004. NCHS Data Brief. 2007;(19):1-8.
The NCHSK19.zip archive contains the supporting data, documentation, and codebook for NCHS Data Brief No. 19, titled "Trends in Oral Health Status as Measured by Untreated Dental Caries." NCHSK19.zip
This dataset provides a critical snapshot of pediatric oral health in the United States, analyzing the prevalence of tooth decay in children and adolescents aged 6–19 years. It serves as a foundational reference for understanding socioeconomic and demographic disparities in access to dental care. The data is derived from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), specifically comparing distinct time periods to identify trends.
The dataset focuses on the dependent variable of Untreated Dental Caries. Researchers extracting this data can analyze several key vectors: When utilizing the data from this archive, researchers
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The data within the archive is sourced from the NHANES program. NHANES uses a complex, stratified, multistage probability sampling design to represent the civilian, non-institutionalized U.S. population.