Prevalence of Dental Caries in relation to Body Mass Index, Daily Sugar Intake, and Oral Hygiene Status in 12-Year-Old School Children in Mathura City: A Pilot Study

Table 3

Multiple linear regression analysis of oral hygiene status, body mass index, and daily sugar intake on caries prevalence in 12-year-old school children.

Independent variables	Dependent variable (caries affected at 12 years of age)
	Odd ratio	95% CI		SE	𝑃 value
		Lower	Upper
Body mass index	0.742	0.365	1.511	0.363	0.411
Daily sugar intake	1.214	0.613	2.407	0.349	0.578
Oral hygiene status	5.061	1.669	15.347	0.566	0.004