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Journal of Biosocial Science Journal of Biosocial Science

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CONSANGUINEOUS MARRIAGES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 October 1997

L. I. AL-GAZALI ,
A. BENER ,
Y. M. ABDULRAZZAQ ,
R. MICALLEF ,
A. I. AL-KHAYAT  and
T. GABER
L. I. AL-GAZALI
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatrics, UAE University
A. BENER
Affiliation:
Department of Community Medicine, UAE University
Y. M. ABDULRAZZAQ
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatrics, UAE University
R. MICALLEF
Affiliation:
Department of Primary Health Care, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain
A. I. AL-KHAYAT
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatrics, Al Wasl Hospital, Dubai
T. GABER
Affiliation:
Department of Primary Health Care, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Abstract

This study examines the frequency of consanguineous marriage and the coefficient of inbreeding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study was conducted in Al Ain and Dubai cities between October 1994 and March 1995. A sample of 2033 married UAE females aged 15 years and over participated. The degree of consanguinity between each female and her spouse, and the degree of consanguinity between their parents were recorded. The rate of consanguinity in the present generation was high (50·5%) with a coefficient of inbreeding of 0·0222. The commonest type of consanguineous marriage was between first cousins (26·2%). Double first cousin marriages were common (3·5%) compared to other populations. The consanguinity rate in the UAE has increased from 39% to 50·5% in one generation. The level of consanguinity was higher in Al Ain (54·2%) than in Dubai (40%).

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Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 29 , Issue 4 , October 1997 , pp. 491 - 497
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© 1997 Cambridge University Press

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