Oral parafunctional habits among preschool children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Prevalence of dental caries and associated social risk factors among preschool children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence of dental caries, and associated social risk factors among preschool children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. METHODS The study consisted of a random sample of 3 to 5 years- old preschool children who were examined in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 388 children (184 boys and 204 girls) were examined from 10 different preschools. Each surface of their teeth was examined ...

Obesity among Saudi male adolescents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and its correlates among Saudi male adolescents in Riyadh. As well as evaluating their knowledge, attitude and practice towards obesity. METHODS A cross-sectional study conducted in intermediate and secondary schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was carried out during a 5-month period, September 2001-Janua...

Feeding habits of children with Down's syndrome living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The aim of the study was to investigate the breastfeeding and introduction of solid foods among children with Down's syndrome. Mothers of 225 children attending three institutes providing education for children with Down's syndrome were asked to complete a questionnaire. Data were collected on knowledge of feeding procedure, pattern of feeding, and introduction of solid food. Although 66.7% of ...

Puberty Onset Among Boys in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

BACKGROUND The ages of onset of pubertal characteristics are influenced by genetic, geographic, dietary and socioeconomic factors; however, due to lack of country-specific norms, clinicians in Saudi Arabia use Western estimates as standards of reference for local children. AIMS The aim of the Riyadh Puberty Study was to provide data on pubertal development to determine the average age of onse...

Smoking among health science university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.