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Consanguinity in the Lebanese Population: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice

2024-06-20

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<title>Abstract</title> <p><bold>Background:</bold> Consanguinity, defined as marriage between individuals sharing a common ancestor, has been associated with an increased risk of autosomal recessive diseases. The practice of consanguinity varies globally, with high prevalence in Middle Eastern countries. Understanding the prevalence and societal attitudes towards consanguineous marriages, particularly in regions...

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Literature Corpus work: b67f74c5-b51b-5db1-8e51-c410ac176682
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4538121/v1

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