Table 1.
Characteristics of the targeted localities and study participants.
| Language | Village | Elevation (m.a.s.l.) | Number of Interviews | Number of Households | Religion (Faith) | Endogamic/Exogamic Rules | Arrival in the Area | Subsistence Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shina | Sherkuli | 3355 | 12 male/2 female | 150 | Shia | Endogamic (rarely exogamic) |
12th century | Horticulturists and pastoralists |
| Sadpara | 2350 | 8 male/2 female | 150 | |||||
| Balti | Dapa | 3886 | 10 male/2 female | 180 | Shia | Endogamic | Autochthonous | Horticulturists and pastoralists |
| Shila | 3252 | 6 male/4 female | 70 | Nurbakhshi |