Newborn male circumcision

The circumcision of newborn males in Canada has become a less frequent practice over the past few decades. This change has been significantly influenced by past recommendations from the Canadian Paediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics, who both affirmed that the procedure was not m...

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Published in:Paediatrics & child health 2015-08, Vol.20 (6), p.1-7
Main Authors: Sorokan, S Todd, Finlay, Jane C, Jefferies, Ann L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Circumcision
Males
Newborn babies
Pediatrics
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Summary:The circumcision of newborn males in Canada has become a less frequent practice over the past few decades. This change has been significantly influenced by past recommendations from the Canadian Paediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics, who both affirmed that the procedure was not medically indicated. Recent evidence suggesting the potential benefit of circumcision in preventing urinary tract infection and some sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, has prompted the Canadian Paediatric Society to review the current medical literature in this regard. While there may be a benefit for some boys in high-risk populations and circumstances where the procedure could be considered for disease reduction or treatment, the Canadian Paediatric Society does not recommend the routine circumcision of every newborn male. 47 references
ISSN:1205-7088
1918-1485