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Don't keep FGM hidden.

Juliet Albert1

  • 1National FGM Centre.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|August 17, 2017
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Newly recorded cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in England reached 5,391 in 2016-17. These annual figures highlight the ongoing prevalence of FGM in the UK.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a global health issue with significant consequences.
  • Understanding the prevalence of FGM is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • NHS Digital data provides key insights into health trends within England.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the number of newly recorded cases of FGM in England for the 2016-17 period.
  • To provide updated statistics on FGM prevalence based on official health records.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of annual statistics released by NHS Digital.
  • Review of newly recorded cases of FGM documented in England during the specified fiscal year.

Main Results:

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  • In 2016-17, 5,391 new cases of FGM were officially recorded in England.
  • These figures represent the latest available annual data on FGM incidence.

Conclusions:

  • The data indicates a significant number of newly identified FGM cases in England.
  • Continued monitoring and public health efforts are necessary to address FGM prevalence.