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Circumcision Decision

Internet URL

http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=PR00040  External Link

Sponsoring Agency

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Description

The American Academy of Pediatrics doesn't recommend routine circumcision of all male newborns, saying there isn't enough evidence to prove the operation's benefit.

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Review Date

4/25/2007