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A Multivariate Analysis of Physical Characteristics of Ethnic Minorities in Yunnan

  

  1. （1. College of Public Health, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, China; 2. Institute of Eastern-Himalaya Biodiversity Research,
    Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671003, China; 3. Pre-clinical College, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, China）
  • Received:2016-06-22 Revised:2017-05-09 Online:2017-08-15 Published:2017-08-15

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Abstract:

Objective：To survey the physical characteristics of nineteen ethnic minorities and the Han ethnicity in Yunnan; to
discuss the relationships and differences in physical characteristics among the chosen groups. Methods：By the way of literary review
this study combined the cluster analysis and factor analysis together to analyze the physical characteristics of 19 minorities and Han
ethnicity in Yunnan. Results：Minorities in Yunnan can be assembled into three categories in terms of their different physiques: the
one originating from Di and Qiang minorities, the one living in well-located and easy-accessing areas, and the one consisting of
aboriginals or those inhabiting in severely-isolated regions. The structure of constitutional factor is similar to the result of cluster
analysis. Demographic factors and geographic factors have certain accordance with the results of cluster analysis. Conclusion：
Nationality origin is still an important factor which influences the physical characteristics of minorities in Yunnan. Because of the
different population, administrative region and the traffic in history the physical characteristics of minorities in Yunnan are also
different. However, those living in the areas connected by roads almost have the similar physical characteristics.

Key words: minorities in Yunnan, physical characteristics, factor analysis, cluster analysis

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