Inbreeding in the state of Karnataka, South India

A. Radha Rama Devi; N.A. Rao; A.H. Bittles

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Inbreeding in the state of Karnataka, South India

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Inbreeding in the state of Karnataka, South India

A. Radha Rama Devi, N.A. Rao and A.H. Bittles

Human Heredity, Vol.32(1), pp.8-10

1982

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Abstract

The inbreeding patterns and coefficient of inbreeding (F) of 3,350 new-borns in Bangalore, Karnataka were determined. A total of 29.24% were born of consanguineous marriages, F = 0.02313. Inbreeding was most common among the Hindus: 23.56% of their marriages were uncle-niece, F for the group was 0.02670.

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Title: Inbreeding in the state of Karnataka, South India
Authors/Creators: A. Radha Rama Devi (Author/Creator)
N.A. Rao (Author/Creator)
A.H. Bittles (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Human Heredity, Vol.32(1), pp.8-10
Publisher: Karger AG
Identifiers: 991005542386107891
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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