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Growth studies on a hybrid population of Eskimo-White origin in southwestern Alaska

Folk • 5 • Published In 1963 • Pages: 199-208

By: Jørgensen, Jørgen Balslev, Laughlin, William S..

Abstract

This paper presents physical anthropological data concerning growth patterns among a sample of 82 individuals (ages 2-27) from the Kodiak Island village of Old Harbor. Anthropometric data on weight, stature, upper limbs, feet, and head measurements are given and analyzed as to their bearing on growth. The authors discuss the fact that the Old Harbor population is, as are probably all present-day Eskimo populations, a hybrid one. Brief mention is made of ways the hybridization may affect the data. Six more genetically linked traits (e.g., handedness, colorblindness, blood type) and their occurrence are noted. The authors conclude from their data that the Kodiak population, while hybridized, acts as a statistically normal population. They further conclude that the Eskimo have a longer growth period (ending at age 24-25) than other groups.

HRAF PubDate

2005

Region

North America

Sub Region

Arctic and Subarctic

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Physical Anthropologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Eleanor Swanson ; Heather Fellows ; 1976

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Koniag Eskimo, Village of Old Harbor, Kodiak Island, Alaska, United States

Notes

J. Baslev Jørgensen and William S. Laughlin

LCSH

Koniagmiut Eskimos