DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY OF ABO AND RH (D) BLOOD GROUPS AMONG MUSLIM POPULATION OF JAUNPUR DISTRICT (U P)

摘要

The distribution of ABO blood groups and Rh (D) factor has been studied among the Muslim population of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. The overall ABO percentage is B (44.75%)> O (22.75%) >A (20.75%) >AB (11.75%). The frequencies of Rh positive and Rh-negative individuals are 95% and 5% respectively. The ABO blood groups and Rhesus (Rh) blood group antigens are the most frequently studied genetic markers in a large group of people. The genes that determine the A and B phenotypes are found on chromosome 9p and are expressed in a Mandelian codominant manner. ABO blood groups have been used as genetic markers in the studies of association with infectious and noninfectious diseases (Mourant et ah 1976,1978). Despite the long list of several other bloodgroups discovered so far, the ABO blood groups hold a respectable position in view of the safety of blood/blood products transfusion to date. The knowledge of the distribution of ABO and Rh blood group is essential for effective management of blood bankinventory.