AI says...
The inbreeding rate in Dagestan is reported to be approximately 85% to 97%, based on genetic data indicating a high level of endogamy and genetic isolation among its ethnic populations. The coefficient of inbreeding (F) ranges from 0.010 to 0.015, which reflects a significant level of consanguineous marriages and is considered close to the worldwide maximum known to date. This high inbreeding rate is attributed to the region's historical isolation, strong endogamous traditions, and the demographic structure of its diverse ethnic groups, including the Avar, Dargin, Kumyk, and Lezgin populations