Comparitive evaluation of BMI & academic performance in ECC & non ECC 3-6 yr old school going children

Background: To study the association between ECC, IQ & health in Sri ganganagar, Rajasthan. Aim & Objective: to assess BMI & academic performance in ECC & Non ECC 3-6yr old school going children in Sri ganganagar, Rajasthan. Materials & Methods: A total of 300 children were evaluated and oral examination was done using BMI scale – CDC (Centers for disease control and prevention), Weight scale- Unificare company Height scale – 200 cm Roll Ruller wall Mounted Height Stadiometer, Academic performance grade as per school record & Dentition status for caries assessment was conducted using dmf index of WHO form 1997. . Result: A total of 300 school going children were selected from Sri ganganagar, Rajasthan of which 150 were having ECC & 150 Non ECC in the age groups of 3, 4, 5 and 6 years. Correlation between the ECC & Academic performance is stated. Keywords: ECC, BMI, Children, Academic performance.