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"In some parts of the world,' the report says, '20 to 60 percent of all marriages are between close biological relatives." Probably isolated areas, like small
by throwawayklji 6y ago
"In some parts of the world,' the report says, '20 to 60 percent of all marriages are between close biological relatives."
Probably isolated areas, like small islands or remote settlements in the wilderness where there is not much to choose from.
I've lived a year in such a place and, while there weren't genetic illnesses that I was aware of, I wouldn't use that place as evidence of how inbreeding is innocuous. Let's leave it at that.
- arcticbull 6y ago> I've lived a year in such a place and, while there weren't genetic illnesses that I was aware of, I wouldn't use that place as evidence of how inbreeding is innocuous. Let's leave it at that. So you... didn't see any genetic issues, thought that they were sub-par humans, and are blaming inbreeding? That's not a great look on your part. I suggest we stick to studies and data, and leave it there instead.
- stallmanite 6y agoCuriousity is killing me, what is this cursed place? I want to form my own opinion.