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Share of elderly in U.S. with dental caries by age and ethnicity 2011-2012

Experience of dental caries among older U.S. adults by age and ethnicity in 2011-2012

The data shows the prevalence of dental caries among adults aged 65 and over in the U.S. as of 2011 and 2012 based on age and ethnicity. During this time, 90.5% of older non-Hispanic black adults had experience with dental caries. In general, oral health-related quality of life tends to decline among older adults due to tooth loss and decay.

Total 96.2
Age 65-74 96
Age 75 and over 96.6
Non-Hispanic white 97.8
Non-Hispanic black 90.5
Hispanic 86.1
Non-Hispanic Asian 92

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