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Prevalence of left-handedness in China 2011: small-area estimates

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Nationally representative survey data and small-area estimation techniques are used to assess the geographic prevalence of left-handedness in China 2011. Measures of individuals’ handedness are their self-reported dominant hand and their hand grip strength, which yield four estimates of left-handed prevalence, and these statistics are recorded at the provincial level. These estimates concord with one another. There are several geographic clusters of high-prevalence rates of left-handers located in ethnic minority-designated autonomous areas or historically revolutionary base areas, which may reflect a deep-rooted sense of defiance to authorities and promote such cultural values as individual autonomy and equality among local people.

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  • Hongwei Xu, 2020. "Prevalence of left-handedness in China 2011: small-area estimates," Mathematical Population Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(1), pages 34-45, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:mpopst:v:27:y:2020:i:1:p:34-45
    DOI: 10.1080/08898480.2018.1553412
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