Concept information
Término preferido
male circumcision
Definición
- Male circumcision is a practice that has been carried out across societies of the world for thousands of years. Recent scientific and epidemiological research provides evidence of protective effects against penile foreskin-related disorders, urinary tract and sexually transmitted infections, penile and cervical cancer, and HIV. This entry provides a comprehensive overview of male circumcision's prophylactic role as a low-risk, low-cost procedure with significant potentially long-term benefits to the individual and society. [Source: Encyclopedia of Epidemiology; Circumcision, Male]
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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-KK0LDDXC-Z
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