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Infant circumcision.

F T Shannon, L J Horwood, D M Fergusson

    The New Zealand Medical Journal
    |October 10, 1979
    PubMed
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    Infant circumcision rates have significantly declined to approximately 25 percent. The majority of these procedures are now performed for non-medical reasons, such as parental preference and cultural traditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Infant circumcision is a common procedure with historical and cultural significance.
    • Trends in infant circumcision rates have varied globally and over time.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the current rate of infant circumcision in a defined birth cohort.
    • To identify the primary reasons for performing infant circumcision.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective study was conducted over one year.
    • Data were collected from a birth cohort of 1262 infants.

    Main Results:

    • The study observed a substantial decrease in infant circumcision rates.
    • Current rates indicate approximately 25 percent of infants undergo the procedure.
  • Most circumcisions were performed due to parental requests, family, and traditional reasons, not medical necessity.

    • Conclusions:

    • Infant circumcision rates have markedly decreased.
    • Non-medical factors are the predominant drivers for current infant circumcision practices.