On consanguineous marriages and the genetic load
- 1 January 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Human Genetics
- Vol. 36 (1) , 47-54
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00390435
Abstract
In view of the above findings, the genetic load as disclosed by inbreeding is computed for perinatal mortality, major malformations and pooling these together. A+B, the measure of the number of lethal equivalents per gamete, is found to be at variance with other reports. Such variability can be ascribed to non-genetic factors. Supporting evidence collected from Brazil and Malaysia in the same survey is also presented.Keywords
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