Social correlates of consanguineous marriages in Beirut: a population-based study.

作者: Myriam Khlat

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关键词: Cross-sectional studySociologySocioeconomic statusEndogamySocial classOccupational prestigeDemographyPublic healthConsanguinityPopulation

摘要: In a population-based sample of couples from Beirut the frequency consanguineous marriages (25% on average) rises when 1) educational level husband lowers; 2) occupational status and 3) shifting Christians to Muslims. A multivariate analysis identifies low Muslim religion as 2 major correlates confirms decline endogamy with time. Implications for future studies consanguinity effects (control variables) well public health action (definition target population) are discussed. (authors)

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