The changing pattern and determinants of declining consanguinity in Jordan during 1990–2012

Background: Consanguinity is a deep rooted cultural trait in Jordan. Aim: To examine the patterns and determinants of declining rates of consanguineous marriage in Jordan during 1990–2012 in the context of the changing pattern of socio-economic and demographic conditions. Materials and methods: The...

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Main Author: M. Mazharul Islam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-02-01
Series:Annals of Human Biology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03014460.2018.1429655