The United States' youngest and poorest children aged 2-4 years old and living below poverty level have nearly _____ times the number of dental caries as children of higher-income families.

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These children have nearly three times the number of dental caries as children of higher-income families. A comprehensive goal of a Head Start community oral health project would be to improve the oral health of Head Start children and families through oral health education, disease prevention, and referrals to dental homes for treatment.

The United States' Youngest and Poorest Children Aged 2-4 Years