Why does the Islamist practice of centuries of consanguineous marriages get so little attention? It seems to me that it is the why and the wherefore; it enables Islamism because "People with low intelligence (because of inbreeding) [are] easier to brainwash with fundamentalist Islam." Also ". . . close to ninety percent [of the suicide bombers were] suffering from severe illness such as blindness, cancer, missing limbs or leprosy. Many Muslim societies . . . have a low social acceptance of handicaps and severe illnesses" all of which inbreeding contributes greatly.
"If there are two things that characterize Islamic culture, they are terrorism and inbreeding. The latest research shows that these two things might be closely connected . . . First cousin marriages have been the tradition in many Muslim families for innumerable generations. Such marriages increase the risk of negative mental and physical consequences . . . Risk of mental retardation increases with 400 percent (Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, 1978 “Effect of inbreeding on IQ and mental retardation”). Research shows that the IQ is 10-16 points lower in children born from blood related parents and that abilities related to social behavior and empathy develops slower in inbred babies (Indian National Science Academy, 1983 “Consanguinity Effects on Intelligence Quotient and Neonatal Behaviours of nsari Muslim Children” [pdf]). Such facts might make several pieces fall into place for many people . . . People with low intelligence (because of inbreeding) might also be easier to brainwash with fundamentalist Islam. "
From Internet sources. My emphasis.
Shame be upon the Islamists.
The problem has been noted but blissfully ignored. Not only problems of 700 years of inbreeding, but women are held in such poor esteem I image prenatal care is abysmal if any exists.
http://www.as.wvu.edu/~kgarbutt/QuantGen/Gen535Papers2/Inbreeding.htm