Re: Cousin marriages- yay or nay in this day and age.
Thank you for pointing out the source of the Bradford study. I wasn't aware of who exactly had carried it out. The fact that it was in the Daily Mail had previously cast a shadow of doubt (in my opinion) because I don't give the Daily Mail much credit as a result of their often sensationalised stories (and irritating fixation on Courtney Stodden, Heidi Montagn and other so-called "celebrities"). The story may have also appeared in the Guardian, the Independent and the like but, to be honest, I don't read many English-language newspapers (most of the major newspapers I read are Danish language newspapers) and probably missed it.
I wasn't suggesting that cousin marriages don't result in birth defects, but rather that birth defects are much more likely and more pronounced after generations of cousin marriages as is the case some some communities.
The Bradford Study was actually carried out by the University of Bradford. It was only reported by the Daily Mail, however, it was also reported by the BBC and other media outlets.
Their conclusions aren't new, as they support previous studies by other institutions. What is different is the size of the group of people (13,000), much larger than the previous studies. The percentages have been consistent: the risk is double.
Re: Cousin marriages- yay or nay in this day and age.
Not/never been in favour of cousin marriages. Not too bothered about the medical problems it can cause but the family problems. Not that i am saying cousin marriages don't work at all or there is always a problem but just my opinion and i would not allow it for my kids either.
Re: Cousin marriages- yay or nay in this day and age.
Thank you for pointing out the source of the Bradford study. I wasn't aware of who exactly had carried it out. The fact that it was in the Daily Mail had previously cast a shadow of doubt (in my opinion) because I don't give the Daily Mail much credit as a result of their often sensationalised stories (and irritating fixation on Courtney Stodden, Heidi Montagn and other so-called "celebrities"). The story may have also appeared in the Guardian, the Independent and the like but, to be honest, I don't read many English-language newspapers (most of the major newspapers I read are Danish language newspapers) and probably missed it.
I wasn't suggesting that cousin marriages don't result in birth defects, but rather that birth defects are much more likely and more pronounced after generations of cousin marriages as is the case some some communities.
Yeah, it's a tabloid but carries a mix of stories.. I would put it halfway between the Sun and 'serious' papers like the Guardian :D It does lean to the right tho obviously like you said.. I quite like the zeleb stories lol (the UK ones anyway)
Re: Cousin marriages- yay or nay in this day and age.
Thank you for directing me to the existing thread, just wanted to add that if you are going to do it go see a genetic councillor they can do testing and tell you if you are at an increased risk, each one of us have benign genetic defects, but in some cases you can amplify it by the union of two people sharing the same genetic defect..in many cases the blood test may tell you nothing to worry about or they also recommend that you have the embryo checked for possible defects, It is very cruel to the child if he ends up with a very poor quality life..Christianity allowed cousin union also but they moved away from it...actually contrary to some posters belief the number of cousin marriages in Pakistan is on the rise.
Re: Cousin marriages- yay or nay in this day and age.
Thank you for directing me to the existing thread, just wanted to add that if you are going to do it go see a genetic councillor they can do testing and tell you if you are at an increased risk, each one of us have benign genetic defects, but in some cases you can amplify it by the union of two people sharing the same genetic defect..in many cases the blood test may tell you nothing to worry about or they also recommend that you have the embryo checked for possible defects, It is very cruel to the child if he ends up with a very poor quality life..Christianity allowed cousin union also but they moved away from it...actually contrary to some posters belief the number of cousin marriages in Pakistan is on the rise.
but wont it be so awkward to bring a cousin to a genetic counselor and see what the odds are for your child to get a genetic disease? what if the answer is that yes your child may be affected by a disorder? and the couple likes each other more than just as cousins???? will they not marry? a lot of decisions to be done.
Re: Cousin marriages- yay or nay in this day and age.
but wont it be so awkward to bring a cousin to a genetic counselor and see what the odds are for your child to get a genetic disease? what if the answer is that yes your child may be affected by a disorder? and the couple likes each other more than just as cousins???? will they not marry? a lot of decisions to be done.
We have to face many awkward moments in life, when you are dealing with these kinds of decisions I would rather face the awkwardness then walk into this blindly, I would highly recommend the embryo testing, because I have first hand witnessed the consequences, the parents would have done anything to go back in time to reverse the situation. Also there are so many love less marriage that if people love each other they should try to find a way around problems to be together.