Influence of Consanguinity on Non-communicable Diseases in Settat, Morocco: Exploring Susceptibility to Chronic and Complex Health Conditions.

IF 1.4 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Khaddouj El Goundali, Milouda Chebabe, Noureddine Elkhoudri, Abderraouf Hilali
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Abstract

Background: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represents a significant global health challenge, accounting for 71% of global deaths. This concern is also widespread in Morocco. Consanguinity, common in Arab and Muslim regions, could influence the genetic predisposition to these diseases. This study aimed to explore the impact of consanguineous marriage (CM) on predisposition to these chronic illnesses among the populace in Settat province, Morocco, concerning prevalent NCDs. Study Design: A cross-sectional study.

Methods: This study was conducted in Settat, Morocco, from April to October 2021 and included 453 married women aged 18 and above. Participants were selected from rural and urban health centers using a two-stage sampling method. The data were collected through structured interviews using a validated questionnaire. Statistical analyses with SPSS 26 assessed associations between consanguinity and NCDs in respondents and their descendants using odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals.

Results: The participants had a mean age of 38.04 years, with 35% residing in rural areas and 26.7% having a CM. The results indicated that individuals with consanguineous ancestors have a greater risk of contracting NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) (OR=2.047, P=0.005), diabetes (OR=1.988, P=0.009), asthma (OR=2.069, P=0.036), chronic kidney disease (CKD) (OR=1.732, P=0.045), and cancer (OR=1.646, P=0.1), compared to those with non-consanguineous parents.

Conclusion: It is essential to integrate the harmful effects of consanguinity on future generations' health into public health policy through genetic counseling, testing, screening, and awareness programs.

摩洛哥塞塔特的血缘关系对非传染性疾病的影响:探索对慢性和复杂健康状况的易感性。
背景:非传染性疾病的流行是一项重大的全球健康挑战,占全球死亡人数的71%。这种关切在摩洛哥也很普遍。在阿拉伯和穆斯林地区常见的血缘关系可能会影响这些疾病的遗传易感性。本研究旨在探讨近亲婚姻(CM)对摩洛哥塞塔特省人口中这些慢性疾病易感性的影响,涉及流行的非传染性疾病。研究设计:横断面研究。方法:本研究于2021年4月至10月在摩洛哥塞塔特进行,纳入453名18岁及以上的已婚妇女。参与者采用两阶段抽样方法从农村和城市卫生中心选择。数据是通过使用有效问卷的结构化访谈收集的。使用SPSS 26进行统计分析,使用比值比(or)和95%置信区间评估被调查者及其后代的血缘关系与非传染性疾病之间的关系。结果:参与者平均年龄38.04岁,35%居住在农村,26.7%患有CM。结果表明,近亲祖先个体罹患心血管疾病(OR=2.047, P=0.005)、糖尿病(OR=1.988, P=0.009)、哮喘(OR=2.069, P=0.036)、慢性肾病(OR=1.732, P=0.045)、癌症(OR=1.646, P=0.1)等非传染性疾病的风险高于非近亲祖先个体。结论:通过遗传咨询、检测、筛查和宣传项目,将血缘关系对后代健康的有害影响纳入公共卫生政策是必要的。
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Journal of research in health sciences
Journal of research in health sciences PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-
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2.30
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Research in Health Sciences (JRHS) is the official journal of the School of Public Health; Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, which is published quarterly. Since 2017, JRHS is published electronically. JRHS is a peer-reviewed, scientific publication which is produced quarterly and is a multidisciplinary journal in the field of public health, publishing contributions from Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Health Education, and Preventive and Social Medicine. We do not publish clinical trials, nursing studies, animal studies, qualitative studies, nutritional studies, health insurance, and hospital management. In addition, we do not publish the results of laboratory and chemical studies in the field of ergonomics, occupational health, and environmental health
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