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  • 1Programa de Genética Humana, ICBM, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile. cvalenzuela@med.uchile.cl

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The ABO blood group shows a sociogenetic cline (SGC) in Chile and England, with A allele/phenotype linked to higher socioeconomic status (SES) and O to lower. This pattern challenges traditional explanations.

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Area of Science:

  • Population genetics
  • Human evolution
  • Sociology

Background:

  • A structured sociogenetic cline (SGC) exists in Chile, with A allele/phenotype more frequent in higher socioeconomic strata (SES) and O in lower.
  • This SGC pattern is also observed in England, suggesting broader applicability beyond specific ethno-historic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the origin and maintenance of the sociogenetic cline (SGC) in ABO blood group distribution across socioeconomic strata.
  • To evaluate the adequacy of traditional socio-ethno-historic-cultural and drift models in explaining SGC patterns observed in Chile and England.
  • To explore discrepancies in ABO gene distribution, including the B allele and phenotype, and interactions with gender and extreme SES.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of ABO blood group allele and phenotype frequencies across different socioeconomic strata in three Chilean cities (Santiago, Valparaiso, Valdivia).
  • Comparison of Chilean SGC data with existing data from England, Ireland, and specific hospital samples.
  • Statistical examination of gene frequencies, including A, O, and B alleles, and their correlation with SES, gender, and ethno-historic factors.

Main Results:

  • A significant sociogenetic cline (SGC) was identified in Chile and England, with higher SES correlating with increased A allele/phenotype frequency and lower SES with O allele/phenotype frequency.
  • The distribution of the B allele and B+AB phenotypes showed erratic patterns, contradicting simple socio-ethno-cultural-historical models.
  • Higher SES individuals in Chile exhibited significantly greater A and Rh(-) frequencies than observed in European populations, and a notable gender interaction with the SGC was found in both Chile and England.

Conclusions:

  • Traditional models are insufficient to explain the observed sociogenetic cline (SGC) in ABO blood groups across Chile and England, particularly regarding the B allele and gender interactions.
  • The SGC appears linked to hierarchical societal structures and the inclusion of extreme socioeconomic strata in sampling.
  • Further research is needed to understand the complex interplay of genetic, social, and potentially unrecognized factors contributing to the SGC.