Anthropological studies in Assam, India. 7. Socio-biological observations on Assamese populations

Anthropol Anz. 1989 Jun;47(2):129-43.

Abstract

Three population groups of Assam, viz., the Hindus, Muslims and Mongoloids have been investigated for certain bio-social variables, e.g., size and composition of family, sex distribution, menarcheal age, age at marriage, marriage distance, conception, pregnancy wastage and fertility. The results are discussed on comparative basis, and attempts are made to offer possible reasons for differences.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anthropology, Cultural*
  • Birth Rate
  • Child
  • Cross-Cultural Comparison*
  • Ethnicity*
  • Family Characteristics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • India
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Marriage
  • Maternal Age
  • Menarche
  • Middle Aged
  • Population Dynamics
  • Pregnancy
  • Rural Population*
  • Sex Ratio