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True or False: Cousin marriage has been customary in many parts of the world for thousands of years.
True or False: Cousin marriage has been customary in many parts of the world for thousands of years.
- True (correct)
- False
Which population is most likely to favor consanguineous marriage?
Which population is most likely to favor consanguineous marriage?
- Over 20% of the world's population (correct)
- Less than 1% of the world's population
- Exactly 12% of the world's population
- Less than 20% of the world's population
What is the definition of genetic counseling?
What is the definition of genetic counseling?
- The process of treating genetic disorders
- The process of diagnosing genetic disorders
- The process of advising patients or relatives at risk of hereditary disorders (correct)
- The process of preventing genetic disorders
Which of the following is NOT required for genetic counseling?
Which of the following is NOT required for genetic counseling?
What percentage of children are born to parents who are related?
What percentage of children are born to parents who are related?
Which of the following statements about consanguineous marriage is true?
Which of the following statements about consanguineous marriage is true?
What is the definition of genetic counseling?
What is the definition of genetic counseling?
What is the primary dilemma faced by families and health workers in societies that favor consanguineous marriage?
What is the primary dilemma faced by families and health workers in societies that favor consanguineous marriage?
What is the worldwide prevalence of children born to parents who are related?
What is the worldwide prevalence of children born to parents who are related?
How long has cousin marriage been customary in many parts of the world?
How long has cousin marriage been customary in many parts of the world?
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Study Notes
Cousin Marriage and Genetic Counseling
- Cousin marriage has been customary in many parts of the world for thousands of years.
- The population most likely to favor consanguineous marriage is those in the Middle East and South Asia.
- Genetic counseling is the process of educating and advising individuals and families about genetic disorders and birth defects to help them make informed decisions about their health.
- A medical degree is NOT required for genetic counseling.
- Approximately 10% of children are born to parents who are related.
- Consanguineous marriage increases the risk of genetic disorders and birth defects.
- The primary dilemma faced by families and health workers in societies that favor consanguineous marriage is balancing cultural and religious traditions with the risk of genetic disorders.
- The worldwide prevalence of children born to parents who are related is approximately 10%.
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