Journal of Genetic Disorders & Genetic ReportsISSN: 2327-5790

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Zaheer Ahmad Author

ZaheerAhmad@yahoo.com

Subjects of specialization
Genetic counseling

Affiliation
Zoology Department, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Buner Campus, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Biography

Zaheer Ahmad belongs to Zoology Department  intrested in the field Consanguinity on health; Endogamous population; Genetic counseling
from Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Buner Campus, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Publications

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Impact of Consanguinity on Health in a Highly Endogamous Population in District Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Author(s):

Jehangir Khan, Arshad Ali, Bakht Tarin Khan , Zaheer Ahmad and Waqas Ahmad Shams

 Impact of Consanguinity on Health in a Highly Endogamous Population in District Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Objective: Consanguineous unions are a deeply rooted social practice among traditional societies in Pakistan. Despite their presumed social advantages, they can result in several genetic disorders. The present study was designed to study the epidemiological trends of consanguineous marriages in district Buner, KPK, Pakistan. Method: A survey from March to September, 2014, was conducted at twelve sampling areas in Tehsil Gaggra of district Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. Results: The couples (n=70) participated were 1st cousin (84.3%) and 2nd cousin (15.7... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2327-5790.1000121

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