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Meta\u2010analyses were performed to estimate the prevalence of periodontitis across population subgroups and diagnostic criteria.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Twenty\u2010three studies met the inclusion criteria. Among children (&lt;\u200910\u2009years), prevalence was 1.9% (95% CI: 0.9%\u20133.9%;\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200977.7%) and among adolescents (10\u201319\u2009years), it was 11.2% (95% CI: 4.7%\u201324.3%;\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200998.1%). In young adults (20\u201325\u2009years), prevalence was 12.8% (95% CI: 2.8%\u201342.8%;\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200998.9%), in adults (25\u201349\u2009years), 20.0% (95% CI: 11.9%\u201331.7%;\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200999.1%) and in older adults (\u2265\u200950\u2009years) 23.1% (95% CI: 12.2%\u201339.3%). Substantial variation was observed across diagnostic\u00a0definitions and thresholds. Geographic region and urban versus rural origin emerged as significant modifiers of prevalence.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Epidemiological studies on periodontitis in Africa often overrepresent younger populations and rely on non\u2010confident diagnostic criteria, likely underestimating true prevalence. Nevertheless, updated estimates suggest a concerning burden among younger age groups. 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