2022-11-17-世界卫生组织-Oral_Health_Ecuador_2022_country_profile_2页_675kb

Ecuador Oral Health Profile Summary:

• Oral Disease Burden: High prevalence of untreated dental caries in children (45%) and adults (38.7%), severe periodontal disease (19.2%), edentulism (11.9%), and lip/oral cavity cancer incidences (132 cases, 1.3 per 100,000). Caries are defined as cavities or decayed teeth, while severe periodontal disease indicates chronic gum inflammation.

• Health System Response: Positive implementation of a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and an existing national oral health policy. Additional measures include access to basic and essential oral health interventions, with dedicated staff in the Ministry of Health. Workforce includes dentists at 3.0 per 10,000 population, indicating potential shortages, and preventive care is covered.

• Risk Factors: Key risk factors include high sugar consumption (55.7 g/day), tobacco use (11.6% of 15+), and alcohol consumption (3.3 liters/year). Noma is recognized only regionally, not nationally.

• Economic Impact: Substantial economic burden, with $126 million annual dental expenditure, $7.3 per capita out-of-pocket spending, and $417 million in productivity losses from untreated oral diseases. Fluoride toothpaste is affordable, requiring less than one day of labor to buy.