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Human skin color diversity is highest in sub-Saharan African populations.

Human biology - 1 Oct 2000

Relethford J H

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Previous studies of genetic and craniometric traits have found higher levels of within-population diversity in sub-Saharan Africa compared to other geographic regions. This study examines regional differences in within-population diversity of human skin color. Published data on skin reflectance were collected for 98 male samples from eight geographic regions: sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, Europe, West Asia,...

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PMID: 11126724

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