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The effects of kin propinquity on infant mortality.
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- Author(s): Heath KM;Heath KM
- Source:
Social biology [Soc Biol] 2003 Autumn-Winter; Vol. 50 (3-4), pp. 270-80.
- Publication Type:
Historical Article; Journal Article
- Language:
English
- Additional Information
- Source:
Publisher: Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0205621 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0037-766X (Print) Linking ISSN: 0037766X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Soc Biol Subsets: MEDLINE
- Publication Information:
Publication: : [Los Angeles] : Society for the Study of Social Biology:
Original Publication: 1969-<1977> : Madison, Wis. : American Eugenics Society
- Subject Terms:
- Abstract:
This study tests the grandmother hypothesis and analyzes the effect of kin propinquity on infant mortality in a 19th century American frontier communal, polygynous population. The study shows that the presence of maternal grandmothers, aunts, uncles, and paternal aunts were significantly associated with increased infant survivorship while grandfathers, paternal grandmothers, and paternal uncles showed little effect. This study has implications for understanding the evolution of a long postreproductive life span, postmarital residential strategies, and behavioral strategies that enhance inclusive fitness.
- Publication Date:
Date Created: 20051231 Date Completed: 20060203 Latest Revision: 20191026
- Publication Date:
20231215
- Accession Number:
10.1080/19485565.2003.9989076
- Accession Number:
16382816
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