Caries correction factors applied to a Punic ( 6 th - 2 nd BC ) population from Ibiza ( Spain )
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Caries correction factors were applied to a Punic (6th-2nd century BC) rural sample from the island of Ibiza (Spain). Data obtained on dental caries and ante-mortem tooth loss provided a corrected rate of 12.8% of teeth with caries. This result, in conjunction with other sources of information such as stable isotope analysis and documentary evidence, indicated a diet based on terrestrial protein (mainly carbohydrates) and a low component of marine protein. The paper suggests further research avenues and promotes the use of caries correction factors in archaeological populations.
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