Consanguineous marriage (CM) is a prevalent kind of relationship in Muslim and Arab
countries, and this type of relationship is linked to several health risks. This study was …

Background Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is the leading cause of preventable mental
retardation, which is currently not universally screened in India. Knowledge of the country …

Structural variants contribute to genetic variability in human genomes and they can be
presented in population-specific patterns. We aimed to understand the landscape of …

This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted relationship between increased
homozygosity and human fertility, delving into the genetic, ethical, cultural, and public health …

This study aimed to determine the changing prevalence of consanguineous marriage in
India between two national-level surveys. The primary hypothesis was whether region of …

Mounting evidence demonstrates that intimate partners sharing risk factors have similar
propensities for chronic conditions such as hypertension. The objective was to study …

Violence against women is a global phenomenon, and intimate partner violence is the most
common form of violence faced by women in the world. Around 30% of women in the world …

The aim of this study was to determine the trend of consanguineous marriage among the
Arab population in Israel. Socio-demographic data for the Arab population were extracted …

Purpose: To describe the distribution of ocular disorders in patients with a family history of
consanguinity presenting to a multi-tier ophthalmology hospital network in India. Methods …

Background Marriage among cousins or close relatives, ie, consanguinity, is prevalent in
many parts of the world, especially the Muslim world. Across civilizations, cultural norms …