Item #546
"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
Source
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Type: Historical Document
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