Prevalence of Bombay Blood Group in Andhra Pradesh
Author Information
Author(s): Anju Verma, K. Geetha, Chaitanya Kumar I. S., Jothi Bai D.S.
Primary Institution: Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of the Bombay blood group in a tertiary care hospital in Andhra Pradesh?
Conclusion
The prevalence of the Bombay blood group in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, was found to be 0.05%, which is higher than reported in other parts of South India.
Supporting Evidence
- The most common blood group in the study was 'O' group at 40.21%.
- Only 13 cases of the Bombay blood group were detected, which is 0.048% of the sample.
- Consanguinity was observed in 77% of the Bombay blood group cases.
Takeaway
The study found that a rare blood type called the Bombay blood group is more common in Andhra Pradesh than previously thought.
Methodology
The study screened blood donors and recipients over one and a half years, testing for ABO and Rh-D blood types and analyzing consanguinity among parents.
Limitations
The study may not represent the entire population of Andhra Pradesh as it was conducted in a specific district.
Participant Demographics
The study included both urban and rural populations, with 13 detected cases of the Bombay blood group (7 males and 6 females).
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