Can cousin marriages cause genetic disorders in babies?

Can cousin marriages cause genetic disorders in babies?
Cousin marriages are a taboo in Pakistan and as per a study 50 percent people favor it. However, Dr Muhammad Aslam from University of Health Sciences says it is a big problem. But why is that so? Our elders have been doing it for centuries.

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