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Perception of consanguineous marriage among the qatari population [PDF]
Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 BackgroundHereditary blood diseases are widespread among the Arab population due to the high rates of consanguineous marriages; research regarding the perception of consanguineous marriage in some countries, such as Qatar, is extremely scarce. Therefore,
Khalid Ahmed +2 more
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Dental Anomalies in Consanguineous Marriage: A Clinical-Radiological Study [PDF]
International Dental Journal, 2022 Objective: This study aimed to evaluate nonsyndromic developmental dental anomalies (DDAs) in individuals born from consanguineous and nonconsanguineous marriages and the possible effects of these marriages on self-reported systemic diseases.
Umut Pamukçu +2 more
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Annals of Human Biology, 2021 Background Consanguinity has been extensively studied in the context of its negative health outcomes for offspring and socio-demographic factors, but little evidence-based research has been done on its potential social benefits.
M Mazharul Islam
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Annals of Human Biology, 2017 Background: Although consanguinity is widely practiced in Oman, the attitude of community towards consanguinity and the awareness of its health consequences to offspring remain largely unexplored.
M Mazharul Islam
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Genetic disorders caused by consanguineous marriage in Radfan districts – Yemen [PDF]
BMC Medical GenomicsBackground Consanguineous marriage (≥ second cousins) is prevalent in Yemen (40–50%) and linked to increased genetic disorders. This study assesses its prevalence and health impacts in Radfan districts.
Mansour Abdulnabi H. Mehdi +2 more
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On the Adaptive Origins and Maladaptive Consequences of Human Inbreeding: Parasite Prevalence, Immune Functioning, and Consanguineous Marriage [PDF]
Evolutionary Psychology, 2010 We propose that consanguineous marriages arise adaptively in response to high parasite prevalence and function to maintain coadapted gene complexes and associated local adaptation that defend against local pathogens.
Abraham P Buunk +2 more
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Impact of Consanguineous Marriage on Hearing and Language Disorders: Study Among a Group of Egyptian Children [PDF]
Journal of OtologyBackground Even though various research has demonstrated the connection between consanguinity and health issues, consanguineous marriage still common in Egypt with high prevalence rate 35.3%, 23.5% in semi-urban and 17.7% in urban areas.MethodsThis study
Sherien A. Nasser +3 more
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Consanguineous marriages and low birth weight mediating role of antenatal care visits [PDF]
Scientific ReportsLow birth weight (LBW) is a critical public health concern in Pakistan, significantly contributing to neonatal mortality and long-term health disparities.
Muhammad Usman Saleem +3 more
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Prevalence and perception of consanguineous marriage among medical students. [PDF]
The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal, 2022 : Background: Consanguineous marriages occur in most of populations, with different percentages among all marriages. The consanguinity rates in the Middle East, North Africa, Southwest Asia, and South India range between 20-50% or more of all marriages ...
Hala Elsabagh +3 more
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