Why do women get more cavities than men?

Oct. 31, 2008
Reproduction pressures and rising fertility explain why women suffer a more rapid decline in dental health than do men, anthropology professor says.

Why do women get more cavities than men?

According to University of Oregon anthropology professor John Lukacs, reproduction pressures and rising fertility explain why women suffer a more rapid decline in dental health than do men, as humans transitioned from hunters-and-gatherers to farmers and more sedentary pursuits.

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