Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and colour-vision studies in Indian Muslims

Hakim, S. M. A. ; Baxi, A. J. ; Balakrishnan, V. ; Kulkarni, K. V. ; Rao, S. S. ; Jhala, H. I. (1972) Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and colour-vision studies in Indian Muslims Human Genetics, 15 (1). pp. 90-92. ISSN 0340-6717

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Abstract

5 groups of Indian Muslims have been studied for G-6-PD deficiency and colour blindness. It was observed that no colour-blind person was found in Moplahs and Bohras. The incidence of G-6-PD deficiency was 2% in Khojas and mixed Muslim group. Findings are discussed in the light of available data on Indian populations.

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