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Why is circumcision allowed in the united states?

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Circumcision: Circumcision is a personal choice allowed here due to a long history of individual freedom. Some religious reasons are important as is a risk reduction of penile cancer and transmission of HIV virus. Although there is no strictly medical reason to do it, it will continue to remain an option for parents and their newborn sons.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

USA: a free country: Because circumcision is required by numerous religions, because many believe circumcision improves quality of life, many believe it is more hygienic, many require circumcision for medical reasons (phimosis, paraphymosis, recurrent balanitis, etc), prevents penile cancer, reduces risk of urinary infections in first year of life and the usa is afree country. Male circumcision is not mutilation!

Answered 7/12/2014

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Prevention: 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.

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some ...: It's because the social atmosphere in the U. S. has a sufficient weight from its interacting professional, political, and financial strength, leading to its popularity, availability, and affordability.

Answered 7/12/2014

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