The Benefits of Male Circumcision
Male circumcision refers to the surgical removal from the penis of a male’s foreskin. The procedure is common in the world, and is especially popular in the United States. It is usually performed during the newborn period. A multidisciplinary workgroup, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, convened to evaluate the evidence on male circumcision.
Despite widespread disagreements about the procedure, proponents point to the relatively …