Change in the Prevalence and Determinants of Consanguineous Marriages in India between National Family and Health Surveys of 1992–1993 and 2015–2016
Kalam, Sharma, Ghosh, Roy
Abstract
< 0.01) times more likely to marry a maternal first cousin compared to Hindus. The authors conclude that, despite significant development in the socioeconomic condition of India during the postglobalization era (beginning in 1992-1993), region of residence and religious affiliation continue to play significant role in determining consanguineous marriage.
Topics & Concepts
DemographyMultinomial logistic regressionResidenceConsanguineous MarriageConsanguinityLogistic regressionRespondentGeographyFamily healthPopulationMedicinePediatricsSociologyPolitical scienceNursingLawComputer scienceInternal medicineMachine learningHemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersIron Metabolism and DisordersDemographic Trends and Gender Preferences