Consanguineous Marriage in Turkey and its Meaning for Genetic Counselling Verwandtenehen in der Türkei und ihre Bedeutung für die genetische Praxis

Elçioglu N., Cenani A.

Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift, vol.139, no.48, pp.715-718, 1997 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 139 Issue: 48
  • Publication Date: 1997
  • Journal Name: Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.715-718
  • Keywords: Consanguineous Marriage, Genetic Counselling, Genetic Risk
  • Marmara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Consanguineous marriage is still very common in Turkey (ca. 21%); therefore, genetic counselling has special importance. However, its rate differs between developed or developing districts, urban or rural areas, and according to educational attainment. In high educational levels, in urban areas, and in developed districts of the country it is on the decrease.