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“There is no convincing evidence that circumcision is useful or necessary in terms of prevention or hygiene… circumcision entails the risk of medical and psychological complications… Non-therapeutic circumcision of male minors conflicts with the child’s right to autonomy and physical integrity.”

Topic: Genital Mutilation


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Citation: Non-therapeutic circumcision of male minors

Author(s): KNMG

Institution(s): The Royal Dutch Medical Association



Link: http://knmg.artsennet.nl/web/file?uuid=579e836d-ea83-410f-9889-feb7eda87cd5&owner=a8a9ce0e-f42b-47a5-960e-be08025b7b04&contentid=77976&elementid=771754





Nation(s): Netherlands

Year(s): 2010

Source: Primary

Type: Historical Document


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