The Scottish Health Survey 2008
The Scottish Health Survey 2008
Table 2.7 Dental health, by perceived need for dental treatment and sex
Aged 16 and over with some or all of own teeth
2008
Perceived need for dental treatment if visited a dentist tomorrow |
Toothache |
Bleeding |
Difficulty chewing |
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Yes |
No |
Often / occasionally |
Never |
Often / occasionally |
Never |
|
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
|
Men |
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Would need treatment |
61 |
35 |
46 |
35 |
61 |
35 |
Would not |
39 |
65 |
54 |
65 |
39 |
65 |
Women |
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Would need treatment |
69 |
30 |
41 |
33 |
58 |
32 |
Would not |
31 |
70 |
59 |
67 |
42 |
68 |
Bases (weighted): |
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Men |
402 |
2378 |
900 |
1876 |
421 |
2359 |
Women |
409 |
2469 |
903 |
1975 |
402 |
2476 |
Bases (unweighted): |
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Men |
317 |
2128 |
771 |
1672 |
369 |
2076 |
Women |
432 |
2586 |
949 |
2069 |
440 |
2578 |
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