In the last two years, the debate surrounding the ban on marriage between cousins has become a heated political issue in the United Kingdom. Recently reigniting this controversy, educational materials from the National Health Service (NHS) have defended cousin marriages, despite their association with an increased risk of congenital disabilities. This has sparked debates in British media and among healthcare professionals, who are expressing concerns over the apparent minimization of health risks in these materials. British media reported that training resources for midwives are introducing healthcare workers to alleged benefits of cousin marriages while downplaying the conventional emphasis on health risks posed to children born from these unions. Longstanding medical advice suggests that children from cousin marriages may be up to three times more likely to inherit genetic diseases. However, the NHS documents contest this notion by stating that, "this is not an appropriate assertion given the level of risk, as 90 percent of children born to relatives do not have a genetic disorder." This re-framing of the risks faced by these children has raised alarm among medical professionals regarding the potential impact on public health. Moreover, the materials also cite purported benefits of cousin marriages, such as stronger family ties or greater social security. This addition has further fueled the debate, highlighting a conflict between public health concerns and cultural considerations. As discussions continue, there is a growing concern about the implications such messages may have on attitudes toward cousin marriages within communities and the actual risks involved for children born of these unions.