Abstract
Circumcision is a universal practice that is greatly influenced by cultural and religious traditions. It is the most frequent operation on males not only in Islamic countries, but also other parts of the world [1, 2]. For example, in the USA more than one million male infants are circumcised each year [3]. It is estimated that one-third of the global male population is circumcised [4, 5].
Keywords
Religious Tradition Male Circumcision Female Genital Mutilation Muslim Community Islamic Country
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