Analysis of dental wear, pathology and diet in urban and rural people who lived in the 18(th) and 19(th) century Cape Town, South Africa.

Researchers examined dental wear and disease in 55 individuals from 18th–19th century Cape Town archaeological sites, finding rural residents had better dental health than urban dwellers, who experienced more stress-related conditions and wear from abrasive diets and tobacco use.

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