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Genes and geography.

J G Waldenstrom
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The author discusses a number of genetically determined diseases, such as hemoglobinopathies, acute intermittent porphyria, familial Mediterranean fever and so-called acquired hypogammaglobulinemia from the geographical point of view. Possible factors explaining localized increases in incidence are discussed. The importance of isolates for the development of such foci is stressed.

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AgammaglobulinemiaAmyloidosisFemaleFinlandHematologic DiseasesHemoglobinopathiesHemophilia AHumansMaleMetabolism, Inborn ErrorsMutationPorphyriasSouth AfricaSwedenJournal Article

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J G Waldenstrom. 1977. Genes and geography.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/917829/

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