When Cousins Marry
Synopsis
Nearly 700 British Pakistani children are born with serious disabilities each year due to the high rate of first-cousin marriages in their communities.
Synopsis
Mohsin Akhtar, a 17-year-old from Bradford, faces severe challenges due to Mucolipidosis type IV, a genetic disorder that has left him blind and unable to walk. He is one of three siblings affected by this condition, which stems from their parents' first-cousin marriage. The film details the prevalence of cousin marriages among British Pakistanis, where over half engage in this practice. Medical studies indicate that nearly 700 British Pakistani children are born with serious disabilities each year, prompting urgent discussions about the health risks involved.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Mohsin Akhtar, a 17-year-old facing severe disabilities.
- Find out how cousin marriages impact children's health.
- See the statistics behind genetic disorders in Bradford.
Did You Know
- More than half of British Pakistanis marry their first cousins.
- 75% of Pakistanis in Bradford marry their first cousins.
- One in four children born to first cousins may have genetic disorders.
- Nearly 700 British Pakistani children are born with serious disabilities each year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genetic disorder do Mohsin and his siblings have?
Mohsin and his siblings have a rare genetic disorder called Mucolipidosis type IV.
What percentage of British Pakistanis marry their first cousins?
More than half of British Pakistanis marry their first cousins.
What is the chance of children being born with genetic disorders in first cousin marriages?
In first cousin marriages, there is a one in four chance that any child will be born with a genetic disorder.
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