Effects of climate on certain cultural practices
Explorations in Cultural Anthropology: Essays in Honor of George Peter Murdock • McGraw-Hill • New York • Published In • Pages: 511-544 •
By Whiting, John W.M.
Hypothesis
"Low protein leads to [the disease] kwashiorkor and kwashiorkor to a prolonged postpartum sex taboo to protect the nursing infant from this disease" (520-521)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.01 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Availability Of Protein | Independent | Diet |
| Kwashiorkor | Dependent | Morbidity |
| Postpartum Taboo | Dependent | General Sex Restrictions, Infant Care |