Untreated Dental Caries and Presence of Sealants Among Women,* by Race/Ethnicity,** 2003-2004
| Race/Ethnicity | Percent of Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Caries | Sealants | |
| Total | 23.9% | 21.2% |
| Non-Hispanic White | 18.2% | 26.6% |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 40.2% | 7.7% |
| Hispanic | 40.0% | 11.4% |
*Caries are among women aged 18 years and older; sealants are among women aged 18–34.↑
**The sample of Asian/Pacific Islanders, Native American/Alaska Natives, persons of more than one race, and persons of other races not specified was too small to produce reliable results.↑
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003-2004. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.
