Publications by authors named "Jaakko Katainen"
Acta Odontol Scand
February 2014
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the link between oral health behaviors in pre-teens and their educational plans in later adolescence, factoring in gender and parents' jobs.
- Data was collected from over 1,400 fifth and sixth graders in Pori, Finland, who reported their toothbrushing habits and consumption of various food and drink items.
- Results indicated that good oral health habits significantly influenced educational aspirations, suggesting that health behaviors develop early and can impact future opportunities, regardless of parental occupation.
