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Politicians Eyeing Circumcision Ban.
- Source :
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Attorneys for the Rights of the Child Newsletter . Dec2008, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p3-4. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- The article reports on the conflict of ideas behind the banning of circumcision to both male and female children in the U.S. According to the article, several parliamentary parties are considering a legislation that would spare all children from circumcision, however, various sectors opposed on the idea while others support it, particularly the health sector. It cites the American Academy of Pediatrics which does not support male circumcision for has it minimal indications on health advantages.
- Subjects :
- *CIRCUMCISION laws
*FEMALE genital mutilation
*CHILDREN'S health
*LEGISLATIVE bills
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Details
- Language :
- English
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Attorneys for the Rights of the Child Newsletter
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 44289783