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Agriculture and dental caries? The case of rice in prehistoric Southeast Asia.

Authors :
Tayles, N.
Dommett, K.
Source :
World Archaeology; Jun2000, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p68, 16p, 7 Charts, 1 Graph, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Studies the correlation between the adoption of agriculture and the prevalence of dental caries in prehistoric Southeast Asia. Use of skeletal remains from three populations; Rates of massive carries, advanced wear and ante-mortem tooth loss; Account on the sex differences in the corrected caries rates.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00438243
Volume :
32
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
World Archaeology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3542160
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/004382400409899