Are first cousin marriages a risk to future generations?

Discussing the topic of first cousin marriages that take place within Islamic communities is often shied away from due to its taboo nature. However, it has recently been brought to the public' attention through the comments of one of the country's most eminent scientists. Speaking at the Hay Festival in Wales, Professor Steve Jones suggested 'inbreeding' in the Muslim community is resulting in birth defects in babies.

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