In the long history of human reproduction, consanguineous marriage has always been a controversial topic. Even now in civilized society, marriage between close relatives still occurs from time to time, especially in remote rural areas, and there is still the ignorant concept of "kissing and kissing".
Although modern society is becoming more open to the choice of marriage, consanguineous marriage is still seen as an immoral and irresponsible act. This article will delve into the dangers of consanguineous marriage and why we should resolutely avoid it.
First, consanguineous marriages increase the risk of hereditary diseases. This is because close relatives are closely related to each other, and they are likely to carry the same recessive disease gene. When such couples have offspring, their children are at risk of developing hereditary diseases due to the dominant role of genes. According to statistics, the probability of children born of consanguineous marriages suffering from congenital malformations and hereditary diseases is several times higher than that of the general population. These diseases may include, but are not limited to, intellectual disability, physical deformities, immune system disorders, etc., placing a huge burden on families and society.
Second, consanguineous marriages can also lead to an increase in neonatal mortality. Since consanguineous couples may carry the same defective gene, their offspring are prone to various health problems, such as birth defects, immune deficiencies, etc. These health problems make newborns susceptible to illness and even death after birth. In addition, because children born of consanguineous marriages may carry too many of the same genes, their physical and mental development may also be affected, causing them to face more challenges and difficulties in growing up.
In addition to the above-mentioned problems of inherited diseases and increased neonatal mortality, consanguineous marriages may have a negative impact on the mental health and social resilience of offspring. Because children born of consanguineous marriages may face physical and intellectual disabilities, they are vulnerable to social discrimination and exclusion. This discrimination and exclusion may lead to psychological problems such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, etc., affecting their normal life and social skills.
In addition, consanguineous marriages can also have negative effects on the family and society. Marriage between close relatives may lead to excessive hereditary diseases in the family, bringing heavy economic and mental burdens to the family. At the same time, consanguineous marriage may also undermine the ethical and moral concept of society, and have a negative impact on social atmosphere and public morality.
In summary, the harm of consanguineous marriage is multifaceted, which may not only lead to an increase in genetic diseases and neonatal mortality, but also may have long-term adverse effects on the physical and mental health of offspring and family happiness. Therefore, we should resolutely avoid marriage between close relatives in order to ensure the harmony and happiness of the family and society. At the same time, we should also strengthen publicity and education on the dangers of marriage between close relatives, especially in rural areas and remote mountainous areas, so as to raise villagers' awareness and understanding of this issue. Only in this way can we build a healthy, harmonious and beautiful society.