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Maternal marriage distance does not affect sickle haemoglobin status: A study from tribal population of Rajasthan

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: India bears one of the highest global burdens of sickle cell disease (SCD), particularly among tribal populations.1 Many tribal communities face unique vulnerabilities due to poor nutrition, addiction, geographical isolation, and marriage practice. Marriage practice among these people emphasize on clan exogamy, which promotes genetic diversity by requiring individuals to marry outside the clans of their father, mother, paternal grandmother, and maternal grandmother. This practice reduces chances of consanguinity and having offsprings with genetic disorders like SCD.

Source: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2024.101902

Authors: P.K. Anand, Hitesh Tiwari, P.K. Dam, S.S. Mohanty, Chetram Meena

Institutions: National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases, Department of Health Research

Language: English

Topic: Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200