Chart 2
Prevalence of periodontal pockets by highest score among the dentate population aged 20 to 79 years in Nova Scotia and Canada (excluding the territories)
Note(s):
There are no statistically significant differences between Canada (excluding the territories) and Nova Scotia for the period of 2022 to 2024. Prevalence of periodontal pockets by highest score refers to the proportion of individuals classified according to the deepest pocket measured in their mouth.
Source(s):
Canadian Health Measures Survey – Cycle 1 (2007 to 2009) and Cycle 7 (2022 to 2024) (5071).
Chart description
This is a bar clustered chart.
| Canada (excluding the territories), 2007 to 2009 | Canada (excluding the territories), 2022 to 2024 | Nova Scotia, 2022 to 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 mm pockets | 45 | 13 | 18 |
| 3 mm pockets | 34 | 51 | 54 |
| 4 mm pockets | 11 | 21 | 13 |
| 5 mm pockets | 5 | 9 | 10 |
| 6 mm and over pockets | 4 | 7 | 5 |
Note(s):
There are no statistically significant differences between Canada (excluding the territories) and Nova Scotia for the period of 2022 to 2024. Prevalence of periodontal pockets by highest score refers to the proportion of individuals classified according to the deepest pocket measured in their mouth.
Source(s):
Canadian Health Measures Survey – Cycle 1 (2007 to 2009) and Cycle 7 (2022 to 2024) (5071).
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