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Survey Items: K4Q39
Denominator: Children ages 1-17 who have natural teeth
Numerator: Children who have had a toothache, decayed teeth, or unfilled cavities in past 12 months; Children who have not had a toothache, decayed teeth, or unfilled cavities in past 12 months
Revisions and Changes: In 2007, four oral health problems were asked about separately (broken teeth, bleeding gums, toothache, and decayed teeth or cavities. In 2011/12, broken teeth and bleeding gums were deleted; toothache and decayed teeth or cavities are asked as one question as "unfilled" cavities. Additionally, time frame is change from past 6 months to past 12 months. These changes make comparison with 2007 NSCH data difficult.
Additional Notes:
Treatment of Unknown Values: Unknown values (responses coded as 'refused', 'don't know', or system missing) are not included in the denominator when calculating prevalence estimates and weighted population counts displayed in the data query results table. In nearly every case, the proportion of unknown values is less than 1% and the exclusion of these values does not change the prevalence estimates (%) and only marginally affects the weighted population counts (Weighted Est.). Exceptions are noted in the form of a “Data Alert” at the bottom of a results table.
History and Development: The Maternal and Child Health Bureau leads the development of the NSCH survey and indicators, in collaboration with the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and a national technical expert panel. The expert panel includes representatives from other federal agencies, state Title V leaders, family organizations, and child health researchers. Previously validated questions and scales are used when available. Respondents’ cognitive understanding of the survey questions is assessed during the pretest phase and revisions made as required. All final data components are verified by NCHS and DRC/CAHMI staff prior to public release. The samples in 2003 and 2007 were drawn by random digit dial telephone sampling. The 2011/12 survey included the addition of cell phones to the sample. This has implications for the comparability of items between 2007 and 2011/12. More information can be found in the “Learn About the Surveys” section of this website.
C.I. = 95% Confidence Interval. Percentages and population estimates (Pop.Est.) are weighted to represent child population in US.
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Suggested citation format: National Survey of Children's Health. NSCH 2011/12. Data query from the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative, Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health website. Retrieved [mm/dd/yy] from www.childhealthdata.org.