Why Are Deformities Common in India?

Indian people are living in the midst of risk factors for birth defects, e.g., universality of marriage, high fertility, large number of unplanned pregnancies, poor coverage of antenatal care, poor maternal nutritional status, high consanguineous marriages rate, and high carrier rate for hemoglobinopathies.

What country in the world has the most birth defects?

According to the report, Sudan has the most birth defects, with 82 per 1,000 live births, compared with 39.7 in France, which had the lowest number among the 193 countries surveyed.

Why does India have so many genetic disorders?

India is home to culturally and genetically diverse populations, which are burdened by genetic diseases. Due to the high prevalence of recessive alleles owing to endogamous practices, rare diseases form a significant burden in India.