Distribution of the S and C Hemoglobins in Atakora District (Benin)

Document Type

Article

Authors

G Biondi, University of Rome, Italy
P L. Calandra, University of Rome, Italy
A Coppa, University of Rome, Italy
G Falcone, University of Rome, Italy
Olga Rickards, University of Rome, Italy
F Vecchi, University of Rome, Italy

Abstract

The frequencies of βs and βC hemoglobin genes were determined by elec­trophoresis in 2010 subjects born and living in four towns and two villages of Atakora district (Benin). A high frequency of the βC allele and a relatively low frequency of the βs allele were found. These data are discussed in respect to their bearing on the ideas that the peoples of North Benin belong ethnically to the Voltaic people.

Recommended Citation

Biondi, G; Calandra, P L.; Coppa, A; Falcone, G; Rickards, Olga; and Vecchi, F (1980) "Distribution of the S and C Hemoglobins in Atakora District (Benin)," Human Biology: Vol. 52: Iss. 2, Article 6.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/humbiol/vol52/iss2/6