Ann Hum Genet October 1985 PMID 3865623

Possible changes in the frequency of the human ABO blood groups in Iceland due to smallpox epidemics selection.

S Adalsteinsson

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The discussions revolve around the idea that smallpox epidemics could have altered blood group frequencies in Iceland, with posts supporting this hypothesis by referencing similar evidence from India. The tone remains moderately interested, emphasizing the potential historical impact, but lacks detailed debate or critique, which explains the neutral engagement score.

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Most discussions recognize the potential influence of smallpox epidemics on blood group distributions, indicating a general agreement with the publication's premise.

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Given the repeated sharing and mention of the article, there is a recognition of its significance, although the discussions are relatively superficial.

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The hypothesis suggests that the low frequency of blood group A and high frequency of blood group O in Iceland may be due to smallpox epidemics that selectively disadvantaged individuals with blood group A.
Evidence from India in 1965-56 shows that smallpox outbreaks tend to negatively impact people with blood types A and AB, supporting this idea.
As a result, the current distribution of ABO blood groups in Iceland might not reliably reflect their genetic origins because past smallpox epidemics could have influenced their frequencies.]

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