The article discusses oral lichen planus (OLP), a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology characterized by recurrent lesions on the oral mucosa. Despite its prevalence, the exact causes and pathogenesis of OLP are not well understood, and current treatments often yield unsatisfactory results with potential adverse effects.
The study examines the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), prediabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia in the adult population of Moldova. Conducted through an epidemiological cross-sectional study with cluster random sampling, it involved face-to-face interviews and biochemical tests