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Is circumcision more healthy?
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Circ: Very controversial, many believe cleaner...Some data showing lower rates of HIV transmission....No clear answer.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes, recent data: Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, a small flap of skin that covers the tip of the penis, generally performed in the days after birth. Examination of scientific studies between 1995 and now shows links between circumcision and decreased risks for urinary tract infections, some kinds of cancer, hpv, hiv, and other sexually transmitted diseases. There is a preventative effect.
Answered 1/12/2015
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