Total and untreated dental caries among youth U.S. 2015-2016, by poverty level

Prevalence of total dental caries and untreated dental caries in permanent teeth among youth in the U.S. in 2015-2016, by federal poverty level

The data displays the prevalence of total dental caries and untreated dental caries in permanent teeth among youth in the United States in 2015-2016, by federal poverty level. In that period, almost 51.8% of youth living at less than 100% of the federal poverty level suffered from dental caries.

Less than 100% 51.8 18.6
100%-199% 48.2 16.4
200%-299% 39.9 12.9
300% or more 34.2 7