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Consanguinity in north Jordan: prevalence and pattern

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

Mahmoud Al-Salem  and
Nayel Rawashdeh
Mahmoud Al-Salem
Affiliation:
Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
Nayel Rawashdeh
Affiliation:
Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Summary

The rate of consanguineous mating in north Jordan was 63·7% with an average inbreeding coefficient of 0·0283. 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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Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 25 , Issue 4 , October 1993 , pp. 553 - 556
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Copyright © 1993, Cambridge University Press

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