quickstats: prevalence of moderate and severe periodontitis among adults aged 45 74 years, by race ethnicity and age group national health and nutrition examination survey, united states, 2009 2010 /

During 2009-2010,45% of adults aged 45-64 years had moderate or severe periodontitis. In that age group, the prevalence of moderate or severe periodontitis was significantly higher for Hispanic and non-Hispanic black adults (59% and 60%, or respectively) compared with non-Hispanic white adults (39%). Among adults aged 65-74 years,58% had moderate or severe periodontitis. Hispanics had a higher prevalence of periodontitis (74%) compared with non-Hispanic whites (53%).

Source: cdc.gov