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Consanguineous marriage and reproductive risk: attitudes and understanding of ethnic groups practising consanguinity in Western society

7 Aug 2013

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Consanguineous couples should be adequately informed about their increased reproductive risk and possibilities for genetic counselling. Information may only be effective if it meets the needs of the target group. This study aimed to gain more insight into: (1) attitudes of people belonging to ethnic groups in Western society towards consanguinity and their understanding of risk for offspring; and (2) their...

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PMID: 23921534
DOI: 10.1038/ejhg.2013.167

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