Consanguinity in north Jordan: prevalence and pattern

Abstract

The rate of consanguineous mating in north Jordan was 63-7% with an average inbreeding coefficient of 00283. First cousin marriages were the most predominant type (58-5%); villagers showed higher levels than city dwellers. The level of female education did not influence consanguinity rate.

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“…There was also a noticeable familial tendency (65.6%). This finding, coupled with the very high consanguinity rate in our region [36] , may further support the genetic theory of the disease [37] .…”

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“…Second, the politically oriented massive immigration waves have contributed to the diversity and caused considerable jumps in the census. Third, consanguineous marriages, despite the obvious high risk, constitute over half of the marriages [1, 2]. Fourth, the high birth rate (44 live births/1000 population/year) contributes high absolute numbers of children with genetic disorders and birth defects.…”

“…One of the outstanding features of the social relationships in Jordan is the existence of consanguineous marriages with considerable frequency [1, 2]. A consanguineous marriage is defined as marriage between individuals who are second cousins or more closely related.…”

“…However, it is often possible to document lesser degrees of consanguinity quite relevant to pregnancy outcomes, particularly in highly inbred families. The frequency of consanguineous marriages ranges from 50% to 66% in different parts of Jordan [1, 2]. First cousin marriage constitutes about one third of all marriages [1, 2].…”