Inbreeding as a cause for deafness: Dadhkai study.
Indian J Hum Genet
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2012 Jan; 18(1): 71-74
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
We report on the higher prevalence of deaf-mutes from a village in Jammu and Kashmir State of India. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A cross-sectional study among 79 deaf mutes using pedigree analysis, audiometry, imaging and molecular analysis.RESULTS:
A high rate of hereditary deafness with 79 individuals diagnosed to be suffering from non-syndrome deafness in a total population of 2452 individuals residing in the village.INTERPRETATION:
Flourishing of intermarriages led to a population with high prevalence of deafness.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Población Rural
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Humanos
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Matrimonio
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Consanguinidad
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Sordera
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India
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Mutismo
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Hum Genet
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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