Abstract :
Introduction: Overweight and obesity have become public health problems in both developed and developing
countries. The rapid increase in bodyweight in both settings indicates that the trend is largely due to social,
environmental and behavioural changes, rather than hereditary changes. Objectives of the study: Our study aim to
analyze the Oral hygiene education in obese children in local population of Pakistan. Methodology of the study:
This study was conducted at THQ hospital Muridkey and Rawalpinidi Medical College during November to
December, 2017. A total of 100 (male 60 and female 40) obese children were selected for this study. Results:
Knowledge of the participants regarding the oral health is described. Females scored more favorably in knowledge
and behaviors concerning dental health particularly a significant difference (P
Keyword :
Dental, Oral, Obesity, Diet