Twin research and human genetics : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies
Genetics, Diet or Divine Blessing? Local and Scientific Explanations for High Dizygotic Twinning in Igbo-Ora, Nigeria.
Akinwale Fadoju
Published: 202510.1017/thg.2025.10029
Abstract
Igbo-Ora, a town in southwestern Nigeria, is renowned for exceptionally high dizygotic twin birth rates, recording approximately 45 per 1000 live births. This article explores the factors behind this unique phenomenon by critiquing the community's pe…
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