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Consanguinity and genetic morbidity in a British primary care setting: a pilot study with trained linkworkers

N. Qureshi Division of General Practice, School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, UK
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P. Gilbert City Hospital, Nottingham, UK
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J. A. Raeburn University of Nottingham, Centre for Medical Genetics, City Hospital, Nottingham, UK
Pages 140-147 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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