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Define  Consanguinity Identify global prevalence of consanguinity Describe impact on population health risks Discuss the cultural and ethical considerations of consanguineous unions. : Remember to check calendar or syllabus’s course summary for Response due date. As migrants move into western societies, long-held cultural beliefs arrive with them in their new communities, and are often misunderstood. Consanguineous marriage is one such cultural practice.  This social institution of marriage has been common across the globe throughout human history.  Today, it’s rate varies significantly from one population to another, depending on religion, public attitude, culture, legislation, socio-economic condition and geography. Over the past 5-10 years, the mapping of the Genome has vastly increased our knowledge of consanguinity’s heredity (autosomal-recessive) risks.  In western cultures, the rate of consanguinity is very low, compared to developing countries where in certain ethnic groups, may account for more than 50% of marriages. (M. Islam. 2017. Annals of Human Biology, Vol 44(3), 273-286.) For an overview of the health-related risks, review the fol

lowing 2016 Australian public health Link here for Emory University Department of Human Genetics factsheet of Parents’ Reproductive options: Read the below 2019 review article on cultures who practice consanguineous unions: (FYI when reading a scholarly article read the sections in this order: write a 400 word essay using APA discussion qualities (excellent organization, grammar, spelling, citations, introduction, body and conclusion, 3 (or more) references). You are a PHN assigned to a district that has a large ethnic population with a high incidence of consanguineous marriages.  The local community health clinic provides primary care to this population.  You are planning a pre-conception genetic education class that respects the users’ rights to informed consent and privacy. The education provided must be culturally sensitive, accurate, and respectful to long-held beliefs. To be informed, you review the 2019 evidence (article linked above). 8. Conclude with your opinion of weighing the cultural issues and ethical obligations to inform the at-risk party of genetic risks, and, legal requirements to respect and protect the patient’s privacy. (FYI