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JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni +3 more
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The impact of consanguinity on the Indian population
, 2002 Numerous studies have been conducted by Indian anthropologists into the prevalence of both consanguineous and affinal marriage.1-3 and the topic of consanguinity continues to attract great attention among geneticists and social scientists.
Bittles, A.H.
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, 2023 It is a striking fact that β-thalassemia has become a common single gene disorder among the children. Among the contributing factors, overwhelmed practice of consanguineous marriage is one of the most prominent reason of the high rate prevalence of β ...
Nadeem, Arfa +9 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract There is rising recognition of resource‐use rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) within wildlife conservation. Historically, sociocultural institutions ensured wildlife sustainability in many IPLC areas. However, the future viability of such institutions is uncertain as IPLCs change in response to external pressures and ...
Sahil Nijhawan +5 more
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Relationship between consanguineous marriage and spontaneous abortion and stillbirth
Payesh, 2018 Objective (s): spontaneous abortion and stillbirth has always been a devastating experience for the mother and of concern in clinical practice. Since consanguineous marriage is common in Iran, high rates of congenital malformations and genetic diseases ...
Mehri Shams Ghahfarokhi
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Consanguineous marriages, and the relationship between consanguineous
, 2011 Consanguineous marriages are common in Turkey. The rates and types of consanguineous marriages, and their relationship to abortions and infant mortality were investigated in Acipayam, a rural area of Denizli, Turkey. 795 families were interviewed using a pre-designed questionnaire. The total prevalence of consanguineous marriages is 17.5%.
Keskin, N, Bozkurt, AI, Keskin, A
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Consanguinity and the risk of congenital heart disease
, 2012 Consanguineous unions have been associated with an increased susceptibility to various forms of inherited disease. Although consanguinity is known to contribute to recessive diseases, the potential role of consanguinity in certain common birth defects is
Hudgins, L. +2 more
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, 2023 Correlation of consanguineous marriage among families of tribal students of Chittagong University (N = 251).
Syed Mohammad Lokman (16510553) +8 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Human–predator coexistence presents urgent conservation challenges that demand approaches extending beyond mere conflict mitigation. Indigenous knowledge systems, though historically marginalised by Western science, offer vital insights into ethical, sustainable relationships with nature.
Rocío Almuna +12 more
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Florence Nightingale Journal of Nursing, 2019 Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of consanguineous marriages and affecting factors in women aged 15-49 years in Aydın, Turkey. Method: This is a cross-sectional study including 310 married women aged 15-49 years.
Şennur Rabia ŞEN, Hilmiye AKSU
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