Consanguinity in north Jordan: prevalence and pattern
- 1 October 1993
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Journal of Biosocial Science
- Vol. 25 (4) , 553-556
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021932000021921
Abstract
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.Keywords
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