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Twinning in India.

H K Goswami, K V Wagh

    Acta Geneticae Medicae Et Gemellologiae
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Twinning rates in India are 15.97 per thousand, with higher rates observed in rural areas compared to urban settings. This suggests a potential increase in dizygotic (DZ) twins, including opposite-sex pairs, in rural populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Demography
    • Human Genetics

    Background:

    • Twinning rates vary globally and are influenced by factors such as maternal age, ethnicity, and geographic location.
    • Understanding twinning incidence is crucial for maternal and neonatal care, as well as for demographic studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To estimate the overall incidence of twinning in India.
    • To compare twinning rates between urban and rural populations.
    • To explore potential differences in dizygotic (DZ) and monozygotic (MZ) twinning rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Data collected from diverse maternity centers across India, encompassing both urban and rural populations.
    • Calculation of twinning incidence per thousand births.
    • Statistical comparison of rates between urban and rural demographics.

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    Main Results:

    • The overall twinning incidence in India was estimated at 15.97 per thousand births.
    • Dizygotic (DZ) twins accounted for 12.6 per thousand, and monozygotic (MZ) twins for 3.3 per thousand.
    • Rural populations exhibited a significantly higher twinning incidence (18.1 per thousand) compared to urban populations (11.8 per thousand).

    Conclusions:

    • The study confirms a notable incidence of twinning in India.
    • A significant disparity exists, with higher twinning rates in rural India.
    • The findings suggest a potential increase in dizygotic (DZ) twinning, possibly including opposite-sex twins, in rural settings.