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

Hanan Hamamy

From Research to Practice: Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research 2010

August 24, 2010 - Geneva

Hamamy H. Consanguineous marriages. Trends, impact on reproductive health and research priorities. Paper presented at: Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research; 2010 Aug 24; Geneva. Available from: https://www.gfmer.ch/SRH-Course-2010/course-files/Consanguineous-marriages-Hamamy-2010.htm

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