Consanguineous Marriages

2017-08-04 09:07:46
Is marrying first cousin is harmful to children and I also want to notice that this is the 2nd generation in our family if I marry my maternal auncle's daughter.
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Well,the chances of congenital defects DO increase with consanguinity,though not absolute. Your choice,though,after all ,it's your life,but do consider the above fact too before taking a final decision.

Answered2017-08-07 06:37:16

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