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Male circumcision: ritual, science and responsibility
Francesco Ventura1, Fiorella Caputo1, Marta Licata2
1Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università degli Studi di Genova, Genoa, Italy.
Annali Dell'Istituto Superiore Di Sanita
|September 22, 2020
Summary
Four minors died from unsafe male circumcision (MC) in Italy last year. This highlights the urgent need for regulated, safe MC procedures within the public health system to protect children.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Medical Ethics
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Male circumcision (MC) is performed for cultural and religious reasons.
- Unqualified practitioners and unhygienic conditions pose significant risks.
Observation:
- Four minors died in Italy in the past year due to unsafe MC procedures.
- Procedures were conducted by unqualified individuals in unsanitary environments.
Findings:
- The Italian healthcare system exhibits regional service heterogeneity.
- Excluding MC from public health settings increases risks to minors.
Implications:
- Urgent discussion is needed on offering MC within the National Health Service, potentially free or subsidized.
- Public health campaigns are crucial to promote safe MC practices and awareness.
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