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Female genital mutilation: making the case for good practice.

Authors :
Debelle, Geoff
Source :
Archives of Disease in Childhood; Mar2016, Vol. 101 Issue 3, p207-209, 3p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the high risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) among the women and girls in Great Britain. It states that the practice is a violation of human rights and expose children to health risk. It also cites the effort of the British government to improve the health and social welfare of the children by preventing FGM.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00039888
Volume :
101
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
113399755
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2015-308644