East Mediterr Health J. 2013 Jul;19(7):657-63.
A high prevalence of dental fluorosis has been identified among children in the Gaza Strip. This study aimed to determine the history of breastfeeding and dietary behaviours among children in the Gaza Strip and to examine potential associations with the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis. A cross-sectional study recruited a stratified cluster random sample of 350 children aged 12-18 years and their mothers. Data about dietary behaviours in the first 7 years of life were collected by interview questionnaire. Dental fluorosis was determined using the Thyllstrup-Fejerskov index. A majority of children were breastfed exclusively in the first 6 months (82.9%) but 98.1% were given tea in the first year of life. The prevalence of dental fluorosis was 78.0%. Both intake of animal proteins and plant proteins were negatively associated with the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis. Further studies to investigate fluoride intake is required to plan preventive interventions.
加沙地带儿童的氟斑牙患病率很高。本研究旨在确定加沙地带儿童的母乳喂养和饮食行为史，并探讨其与氟斑牙患病率和严重程度的潜在关联。一项横断面研究招募了 350 名 12-18 岁儿童及其母亲作为分层整群随机样本。通过访谈问卷收集了生命前 7 年的饮食行为数据。使用 Thyllstrup-Fejerskov 指数确定氟斑牙。大多数儿童在前 6 个月内接受纯母乳喂养（82.9%），但 98.1%的儿童在生命的第一年中饮用茶水。氟斑牙的患病率为 78.0%。动物蛋白和植物蛋白的摄入均与氟斑牙的患病率和严重程度呈负相关。需要进一步研究以调查氟化物摄入量，从而制定预防干预措施。
