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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Women's Health
  • Medical Anthropology

Background:

  • Female genital cutting (FGC) is a prevalent practice affecting over 130 million women globally.
  • The procedure is found in diverse cultures and religions across Africa and Asia.
  • Motivations for FGC include tradition, marriageability, hygiene, and perceived sexual enhancement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the global prevalence, motivations, classifications, and health consequences of FGC.
  • To highlight the immediate and long-term complications associated with FGC.
  • To underscore the ongoing efforts toward the eradication of FGC.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on female genital cutting.
  • Classification of FGC based on the World Health Organization's definitions.
  • Compilation of data on immediate and long-term health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • FGC affects over 130 million women worldwide, with varied cultural and religious underpinnings.
  • The World Health Organization classifies FGC into four types based on tissue removal.
  • Complications range from hemorrhage and infection to chronic pain, infertility, and adverse birth outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • FGC poses significant immediate and long-term health risks to women and newborns.
  • Understanding the diverse motivations is crucial for effective intervention strategies.
  • National and international initiatives are vital for the global eradication of FGC.