Frequencies of dental caries (cavities) are expected to be higher in hunter-gatherer populations than in agricultural populations.

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Agricultural populations tend to have higher frequencies of dental caries due to the increased consumption of carbohydrates and sugars from cultivated crops, which are more conducive to the development of cavities compared to the more varied and less carbohydrate-centric diet of hunter-gatherer populations.

Frequencies of Dental Caries (Cavities) Are Expected to Be Higher