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Indian Journal of Human Genetics
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Society of Human Genetics
ISSN: 0971-6866 EISSN: 0971-6866
Vol. 11, No. 1, 2005, pp. 39-43
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Bioline Code: hg05006
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Human Genetics, Vol. 11, No. 1, 2005, pp. 39-43
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Opportunity for natural selection among three endogamous subpopulations of Andhra Pradesh
Lakshmi N., Venkateswara Rao T., Veerraju P.
Abstract
The Crow′s index of opportunity for natural selection has been calculated for three endogamous subpopulations namely Arya Vysya, Thrivarnika and Kalinga Vysya of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. The total index is in the order Arya Vysya > Thrivarnika > Kalinga Vysya. However, the mortality component is more in Kalinga Vysya, reflecting the poor medical facilities available to them due to their low socio- economic profile compared to other two populations. The results of the present study are compared with those among the other caste populations of Andhra Pradesh.
Keywords
Fertility, mortality, Arya Vysya, Thrivarnika and Kalinga Vysya populations, Andhra Pradesh
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