A Conservative Party leader in Britain is raising his voice against the marriage between cousins. According to the BBC report, Richard Holden, while presenting a proposal on Wednesday, said that marriage should not take place between cousins because it increases the risk of many diseases, disabilities and genetic disorders. This affects the public health system to a great extent. The MP said that according to research published in the Oxford Journal of Law and Religion, children born from these marriages have an increased risk of many genetic diseases compared to normal children. This is also very dangerous for the safety of women’s health.
For many years it has been suspected that marriage between blood relatives can cause health problems to the child. Now, a detailed analysis of the issue involving more than 11,000 children born out of consanguineous marriages has revealed that 386 of them have congenital anomalies. This figure of 3 percent is in contrast to the figure of 1.6 percent for children born from non-consanguineous marriages.
What does Pakistan’s report say?
leeds, uk Dr Eamon Sheridan and colleagues analyzed these babies, said to be born in Bradford, to get these results. Bradford UK There is a small area in Pakistan where Pakistani Muslims constitute 16.8 percent of the population. A close-knit group, they practice consanguinity. 75 percent of them marry cousins.
According to the news published in The Lancet, babies born from such marriages may have many congenital problems. Heart related problems top the list. After this there are neurological disorders, organ related problems and other similar problems. Sheridan and colleagues also studied lifestyle, smoking and drinking habits, income and poverty, and other factors that may be responsible, and found that consanguinity was the main factor.
medical problems
As mentioned earlier, there are many medical complications associated with such marriages. This includes double the risk of birth defects and genetic disorders. Here are some diseases that are common in children born from such marriages.
Thalassemia
cystic fibrosis
down syndrome
infantile cerebral palsy
Difficulty in hearing and seeing
Parental bloodline is also a predisposing factor for many chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disorders, diabetes and some fatal diseases. May affect reproductive results.
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How do countries deal with this?
Some countries where the rate of consanguinity is high. There are tests available to detect carriers of genetic disorders as well as genetic counseling programs. In Saudi Arabia and parts of Iran, premarital counseling is mandatory for blood relatives with a history of genetic complications.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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