Abstract
Inequalities in health are clearly mirrored by the “oral health conditions”, and this starts already early in life. In a survey of children at the age of 30 months, there were clear social differences in the prevalence of “Early Childhood Caries”. Understanding that this means an important risk factor e.g. in relation to chronic conditions later in life, an appropriate strategy should be developed.
Based on the experience in the Community Health Centre “Botermarkt” in Ghent- Belgium, an exploration will be made of how a Community Oriented Primary Care approach, can be able to tackle the challenges. When it comes to strategy, we will indicate why “proportionate universalism”, as described by Sir Michael Marmot is an appropriate strategy in order to address social inequities in health.
These findings will be translated to education, practice and policy.
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