Children of Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani origin use NHS dental care less frequently than any other ethnic group, research shows. Three-quarters of under 16s in England have been for a check up in the last year - but the statistics are low for all British Asian groups. The Department of Health says Bangladeshi children from deprived backgrounds are the worst affected. They often consume a high amount of sugar in their diet. According to Sue Gregory, Deputy Chief Dental Officer for England only 45% of boys and 46% of girls of Bangladeshi descent have visited the dentist in the last 12...
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