Consanguineous marriages. Trends, impact on reproductive health and research priorities

Hanan Hamamy

From Research to Practice: Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research 2011

November 11, 2011 - Geneva

Hamamy H. Consanguineous marriages. Trends, impact on reproductive health and research priorities. Paper presented at: Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research; 2011 Nov 11; Geneva. Available from: https://www.gfmer.ch/SRH-Course-2011/community-genetics/Consanguineous-marriages-Hamamy-2011.htm

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