An association between abo blood-group distribution and geographical differences in death-rates

Lancet. 1977 Feb 5;1(8006):295-7. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(77)91838-4.

Abstract

In England, Wales, and Scotland there is a strong association between mortality-rates and ABO blood-group distribution. It is suggested that some of the discrepancies in investigations of the relation between water hardness and mortality-rates from cardiovascular disease may be attributed to genetic influences.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • ABO Blood-Group System*
  • Australia
  • Bronchitis / mortality
  • Central Nervous System / blood supply
  • Coronary Disease / mortality
  • Europe
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mortality*
  • Neoplasms / mortality
  • New Zealand
  • Sex Ratio
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Vascular Diseases / mortality
  • Water Supply

Substances

  • ABO Blood-Group System