title: Effects of consanguineous matings on anthropometric measurements of Saudi newborn infants.
abstract: The effects of parental consanguinity on gestation age and anthropometric measurements of 4497 Saudi newborn infants have been evaluated. The incidence of consanguineous matings was high, about 54.3%. For purposes of statistical analysis, marriages were classified into three groups based on degree of consanguinity. The results of the study reveal no significant effects of inbreeding on gestational age. Neither were any significant differences observed by type of marriage in weight, height or head, chest and mid-arm circumference at birth. It is suggested that inbreeding does not lead to significant effects of fetal growth among Saudi newborns.
authors: Department of Community Medicine, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Saedi-Wong
authors: A R
authors: AR
authors: al-Frayh
mesh_terms: D000886:Anthropometry; D003241:Consanguinity; D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011897:Random Allocation; D012529:Saudi Arabia; D014505:Urban Population