Periodontal Disease in the Brazilian Population: A Retrospective Analysis on the 2013 National Health Survey to Identifying Risk Profiles

Table 1

PNS-2013 variables were used to construct a “risk profile for periodontal disease.” Source: PNS-2013.

PNS code variables	Description	Categories or values
J013	When did you last visit a dentist?	1. In the last 12 months
		2. From one- to less than two-years
		3. From two- to less than three-years
		4. Three or more years
		5. Never visited a dentist.
P050	Do you currently smoke tobacco products?	1. Yes, daily
		2. Yes, less than daily
		3. I currently do not smoke.
Q030	Has your doctor ever diagnosed you as diabetic?	1. Yes.
		2. Only during pregnancy
		3. No
U00203	Do you use dental floss?	1. Yes.
		2. No
W00303	Waist circumference (cm)	20 to 210