The Global Burden of Oral Diseases: A Silent Public Health Crisis
Oral health is an oft-overlooked cornerstone of human well-being, overshadowed by more visible public health challenges like heart disease and diabetes. Yet, as data consistently reveals, the toll of oral diseases is staggering and unrelenting. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2015 study offers a panoramic view of this crisis, underscoring the pervasive and growing burden of oral conditions from 1990 to 2015. Its findings challenge policymakers, public health leaders, and individuals to rethink their approach to oral health—a silent epidemic in plain sight.
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