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. 1978 Apr;15(2):109–112. doi: 10.1136/jmg.15.2.109

Genetic counseling of consanguineous families. Use of Smith's method to calculate recurrence risks in multifactorial inheritance in consanguineous matings.

C Bonaiti
PMCID: PMC1013656  PMID: 641942

Abstract

A modification of Smith's method is described for deriving recurrence risks for multifactorial conditions when parents are related. Using cleft palate as an example, the possible increased risks caused by consanguinity are discussed.

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