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Mexico Oral Health Country Profile Summary

Oral Disease Burden

• Mexico has high prevalence rates for oral diseases. Untreated dental caries is widespread, with 44.0% of 1-9-year-olds affected, 23.6% of those aged 5+ years, and 9.5% of those 20+ years missing teeth (edentulism). Severe periodontal disease affects about 22.7% of adults aged 15+ years. Lip and oral cavity cancer incidence is low at approximately 1.1 per 100,000 per year.

National Health System Response

• Mexico implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and has a recognized national oral health policy or strategy operational. Oral health interventions are included in health benefit packages, covering preventive, routine, essential curative, advanced curative, and rehabilitative care.
• The largest government health financing scheme covers 51% of the population. Dental healthcare expenditure in 2019 was approximately $2,103 million, with productivity losses attributed to oral diseases estimated at $4,517 million that year.

Risk Factors

• High-risk behaviors exist in Mexico, including elevated per capita sugar consumption, with significant tobacco and alcohol use among the 15+ years age group.

Oral Health Workforce

• Dental workforce data indicates approximately 17,073 dentists, 12,543 dental assistants and therapists, and 18,598 dental prosthetic technicians, with data collected up to 2017.

Economic Impact

• Fluoride toothpaste is affordable, requiring just 0.5 labor days to purchase an annual supply. Overall, oral health leads to considerable economic loss, with dental expenditure being $17 per capita in 2019.