Why Did They Die?

The genetic homogeneity of Amerinds rendered them particularly susceptible to diseases introduced by explorers and immigrants from the Old World. Excess mortality continues despite medical support. The genetic traits of the Amerinds are discussed.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1992-12, Vol.258 (5089), p.1739-1740
Main Author: Black, Francis L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alleles
Anatomy
Antigens
Attrition (Research Studies)
Cañari Indians
Demographic aspects
Disease
Disease Susceptibility
Diseases
DNA - genetics
Epidemiology
Europe
Evolution
Genes, MHC Class I
Genetic loci
Genetic polymorphisms
Genetic Variation
Genetics
History
Human population genetics
Humans
Indians, North American
Indigenous populations
Measles virus
Medical genetics
Mortality
Native Americans
Native North Americans
Native South Americans
North America
Perspectives
South American native peoples
Viral genetics
Viruses
World population
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Summary:The genetic homogeneity of Amerinds rendered them particularly susceptible to diseases introduced by explorers and immigrants from the Old World. Excess mortality continues despite medical support. The genetic traits of the Amerinds are discussed.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.1465610