Inbreeding, or mating between closely related individuals, can lead to a higher frequency of inherited genetic disorders due to the increased likelihood of both parents carrying the same recessive gene mutations.
This practice can result in what is known as inbreeding depression, where offspring may exhibit reduced fertility, lower cognitive abilities, decreased physical stature, and an elevated risk of disease. Historically and culturally, inbreeding has been observed in various human societies, often due to geographical isolation or cultural practices like cousin marriages.
However, with modern understanding of genetics, the adverse health effects are well-documented, leading to legal and social discouragement of such practices to mitigate the prevalence of congenital anomalies and health issues
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