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Table 1 The socio-demographic characteristics of individuals examined for oral conditions

From: Common oral conditions and correlates: an oral health survey in Kwara State Nigeria

Characteristics

Age group (years)

n = 50

5–6 years

n = 50

12 years

n = 50

35–44 years

N = 150

Total

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

Sex

 Male

28 (56.0)

26 (52.0)

20 (40.0)

74 (49.0)

 Female

22 (44.0)

24 (48.0)

30 (60.0)

76 (51.0)

Father’s/individuals occupation

 Unskilled

4 (8.0)

3 (6.0)

1 (2.0)

8 (5.3)

 Skilled

35 (70.0)

19 (38.0)

3 (6.0)

57 (38.0)

 Teacher

3 (6.0)

10 (20.0)

25 (50.0)

38 (25.3)

 Civil servant

4 (8.0)

8 (16.0)

17 (34.0)

29 (19.3)

 Others

4 (8.0)

10 (20.0)

4 (8.0)

18 (12.0)