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Comment
. 2007 Dec 8;335(7631):1181.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39406.523762.AD.

Is infant male circumcision an abuse of the rights of the child? No

Kirsten Patrick  1
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Is infant male circumcision an abuse of the rights of the child? No

Kirsten Patrick. BMJ. .

Abstract

Most circumcisions take place for religious rather than medical reasons. Geoff Hinchley believes that the practice is harmful and should be stopped but Kirsten Patrick argues that the future sexual health benefits justify parental choice

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