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, cilt.139, sa.48, ss.715-718, 1997 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 139 Sayı: 48
  • Basım Tarihi: 1997
  • Dergi Adı: Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.715-718
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Consanguineous Marriage, Genetic Counselling, Genetic Risk
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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.