Hospital admissions for oral health-related conditions in Western Australia: a ten-year analysis

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    Abstract

    Multiple social and socio-economic determinants contribute to a situation where marginalised subgroups within the Australian population suffer from poor oral health. For many, this situation leads to hospital admission to obtain care. The aims of this research were to examine these hospital admissions using a decade's worth of population baseline data. Oral health inequalities were clearly reflected in hospitalisations, which were also strongly associated with age, Aboriginal status, socio­economic background, insurance status, and geographical area of residence. Projection modelling to the year 2030 indicated increases in hospital admission rates, and identified major cost and resource implications for the health sector.
    Original languageEnglish
    QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
    Awarding Institution
    • The University of Western Australia
    Supervisors/Advisors
    • Tennant, Marc, Supervisor
    • McGeachie, John, Supervisor
    Award date23 Sept 2016
    Publication statusUnpublished - 2016

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