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Women have more carries than men

Source :
Journal of the American Dental Association. Jan, 2009, Vol. 140 Issue 1, p21, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

An anthropologist found that women experienced more frequent dental caries than men as societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming and more sedentary pursuits. This higher rate in dental caries in women is attributed to female sex hormones, lesser production of saliva by women, and food cravings, immune response, and aversions during pregnancy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028177
Volume :
140
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of the American Dental Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.193270986