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“At risk for STBBIs”

Individuals who have had over two partners in the last 12 months and those whose relationships lasted less than 12 months.1,2

1. Unity Sexual Health. High risk groups [Internet]. 2017 [cited 2019 Sept 26]. Available from: https://www.unitysexualhealth.co.uk/our-services/high-risk-groups/

2. Association of Public Health Epidemiologists in Ontario. Core indicators: Condom use the last time among those at risk for STDs [Internet]. 2004 Apr 27 [cited 2019 Sep 26]. Available from: http://core.apheo.ca/index.php?pid=134

“Caries free”

Children with no cavities or sign of decay are considered to be caries free.

“Condom use”

Individuals who reported that they used a condom the last time they had sex.1

1. Association of Public Health Epidemiologists in Ontario. Core indicators: Condom use the last time among those at risk for STDs [Internet]. 2004 Apr 27 [cited 2019 Sep 26]. Available from: http://core.apheo.ca/index.php?pid=134

“DMF”

This stands for any tooth a child has that is decayed, missing, or filled due to decay. This is counted by both total children with any DMF (DMF≥1) as well as the exact number of teeth among children screened that was DMF due to decay.