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Indicator name:
Oral health: Noma recognized as a national public health problem
Topic:
Noncommunicable diseases
Definition:
Noma (cancrum oris) is a non-communicable necrotizing disease that starts as a lesion of the gums inside the mouth and destroys the soft and hard tissues of the mouth and face. Countries are part of the Regional Noma Control Programme in the WHO African Region and recognize noma as a national public health problem. Categories: Yes/No.
Method of estimation:
Regional Noma Control Programme in WHO African Region; 2021
Contact person email:
varenneb@who.int
Name:
Dr Benoit Varenne
IMRID:
6116
Links:
Global Status Report on Oral Health 2022
Indicator Metadata Registry List
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