The reproductive consequences of consanguinity in Urban and Rural community

What is the reproductive consequences of consanguineous marriages in Urban and rural community and what is the effect of consanguinity on pregnancy outcome?

To study (i) the reproductive consequences of consanguinity and (ii) its effect on fetal loss, neonatal mortality, obstetric complications and congenital anomalies.

Cross-sectional Setting: Kadapa District,A.P,India.

1000 married women residing in the urban and rural field practice area were interviewed.

The reproductive consequences of consanguinity was found to be 36%. Majority of the marriages were between first cousins (54.44%). Fetal loss was seen to be significantly higher in the consanguineous group as compared to non-consanguineous group (p0.05). The congenital malformations were -congenital cataract (n=2), bifid tongue (n=3), cyanotic heart disease (n=2), cleft palate (n=2), hydrocephalus (n=1). Only 7.6% of the women were aware about the hazards of a consanguineous marriage.