Tag: circumcision
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New Research Sheds Light on Circumcision Debate for Infants
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings has stirred up the ongoing conversation about infant circumcision. The research, led by Dr. Lucas Harrison from the University of Sydney, indicates that the health benefits of male circumcision significantly outweigh the risks, with a staggering 100 to 1 ratio. Interestingly, circumcision rates…
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Decline in Hospital Circumcision Rates Among Newborn Boys in the U.S.
Get Pregnant Fast A recent report reveals a noteworthy decrease in the rates of hospital circumcisions among newborn boys in the United States. Over the past three decades, the percentage of circumcised newborns has dropped by 10%, from 64.5% in 1979 to 58.3% in 2010. Interestingly, the peak circumcision rate was around 1981, while the…