| Population | Median Prevalence (%) | Mid-range: 25th–75th percentiles |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Aborigines | 49 | NA |
| India | 32.8 | 20–43 |
| Europe | 27.9 | 24–32 |
| North American non-Hispanic White | 26.5 | 18–31 |
| Europe—Lapps | 17.6 | 8–29 |
| Africa | 16.3 | 7–24 |
| North American non-Hispanic Black | 15.5 | NA |
| China | 13.6 | 9–18 |
| North American Indian/Eskimo | 10.7 | 2–26 |
| Central American or Caribbean | 9.9 | 5–16 |
NA: Not available.
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References
- SW Guo, DR Reed. The genetics of phenylthiocarbamide perception. Ann Hum Biol, 2001; 28(2):111–142.
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