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2023-11-19 22:29:39 UTC - HELPFUL
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Blood tests were required to get marriage licenses not because of concerns of incest, but because of concerns about sexually transmitted infections, notably syphilis. This article addresses the claim and is full of links to sources. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/625984/why-states-required-blood-tests-for-marriage-licenses
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