Source: Tooth decay leading cause of hospital admissions among young children — Royal College of Surgeons
New figures published today have revealed that tooth decay outpaces other common childhood conditions, including acute tonsillitis, as the leading cause of hospital admissions among 5- to 9-year-olds in England.
The data, published by NHS England data showed that 21,162 children aged 5 to 9 were admitted to hospital in 2024/2025 due to tooth decay, compared to 13,667 children admitted for acute tonsillitis, making decay the leading cause of hospital admissions in this age group.
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