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Marriage between cousins |
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What can be done to minimise genetic problems?
Genetic disabilities can arise when close cousin marry. Within the Pakistani community in Bradford about 55% of marriages are between cousins, and doctors have seen more cases of babies born with anomalies than would usually be expected. Jane talks to Dr Aamra Darr and Shaista Gohir about can be done to help these families, and whether a congenital anomaly register is needed.
And as part of Radio 4's continuing Uncovering Pakistan season you can listen to the second part of听'The Britistanis' looking at the lives of British Pakistanis in the UK, on Radio 4 at 11am on Wednesday 13th February. |
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