| Variables | Frequency (%) | ||
| Yes | No | Not sure | |
| Is oral health important to systemic health? | 109 (100) | 0 | 0 |
| Is periodontal disease linked to systemic conditions? | 98 (89.9) | 1 (0.9) | 10 (9.2) |
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| Diabetes mellitus | 55 (50.5) | 50 (47.9) | 4 (3.7) |
| Cardiovascular disease | 72 (66.1) | 33 (30.3) | 4 (3.7) |
| Respiratory disease | 34 (31.2) | 71 (65.2) | 4 (3.7) |
| Adverse pregnancy outcomes | 24 (22.0) | 81 (74.3) | 4 (3.7) |
| Obesity | 8 (7.3) | 97 (89.0) | 4 (3.7) |