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Understanding the Benefits of Circumcision
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Circumcision is an affordable, safe, and effective lifelong protection for newborn boys against HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, penile cancer, and certain bacterial infections.Keywords:
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Circumcision is more than a religious practice; it offers significant health benefits, being a cost-effective and safe way to protect newborn boys against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. It also plays a role in preventing penile cancer and various bacterial infections.
Health Benefits of Circumcision
Studies have shown that circumcision can lead to a 50% reduction in HIV transmission and a threefold decrease in human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in female partners of uncircumcised men, alongside reduced rates of syphilis and chlamydia. These infections are major contributors to male sterility in teenagers.
For infants, circumcision is about ten times more effective at preventing urinary tract infections and the associated high fevers. Its potential impact on AIDS prevention has been particularly noted in Africa, prompting initiatives like those by the New York City Health Department targeting gay men and drug users.
Historical and Modern Perspectives
The practice dates back to the ancient Egyptians, who used circumcision to prevent foreskin infections. Jewish communities adopted it as a religious tradition. Historically, some saw circumcision as a method to prevent masturbation, considered sinful in some religious circles.
In recent years, circumcision has been widely recognized in the U.S. as a scientifically supported health procedure. Although some view it as a form of mutilation, its role in disease prevention has gained considerable acceptance.
Considerations About Sexual Pleasure
It's challenging to assess the impact of circumcision on sexual pleasure, as those circumcised at birth cannot compare experiences. However, adults who have undergone circumcision typically report no change in their sexual lives.
Current Trends and Challenges
Despite the benefits, some U.S. parents remain hesitant to circumcise their male children. Medicaid in 16 states doesn't cover the procedure, contributing to a decline in circumcision rates from 65% to 55% between 1993 and 2003. This decline is partly influenced by a 1999 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) position paper, which stated that the available data weren't sufficient to recommend routine neonatal circumcision.
Dr. Edgar Schoen, former chief of pediatrics at Kaiser Permanente, strongly supports circumcision, citing solid evidence since the late 1980s. Harvard medical anthropologist Daniel Halperin, Ph.D., concurs with these findings.
Recent Studies and Conclusions
Significant studies, emerging after the AAP’s statement, showed that circumcision effectively reduces HIV transmission. Trials with Kenyan and Ugandan men were halted when findings confirmed circumcision’s protective effect against HIV. This led the World Health Organization to endorse circumcision as a preventive measure against HIV.
Research indicates that the foreskin is vulnerable to HIV attack, often developing cracks that may lead to bacterial infections like syphilis and chancroid. These infections, prevalent in uncircumcised men, provide an entry point for HIV.
Overall, circumcision offers numerous health benefits, emphasizing its role as an important preventive health measure.
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