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  2. Female genital mutilation - Wikipedia

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    Because of that, the issue of circumcision should not be forced. People are caught like sheep; one should be allowed to cut her own way of either agreeing to be circumcised or not without being dictated on one's own body." [193] Elsewhere, support for the practice from women was strong.

  3. Female genital mutilation in the United States - Wikipedia

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    It reported that 168,000 girls and women were at risk, with 48,000 under 18. [2] In 2004, the African Women's Health Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the PRC revamped these numbers with information from recent surveys and the 2000 U.S. census. [2] They reported 227,887 girls and women at risk in United States, with 62,519 under 18.

  4. UNICEF: 230 million females are circumcised globally, 30 ...

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    Over 230 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation, most of whom live in Africa, according to a report issued on Friday by the United Nations children's agency. In the last ...

  5. Prevalence of female genital mutilation - Wikipedia

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    Map showing the % of women and girls aged 15–49 years (unless otherwise stated) who have undergone FGM/C according to the March 2020 Global Response report [1]. Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting (FGC), female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and female circumcision, [2] is practiced in 30 countries in western, eastern, and north-eastern Africa, [3] in ...

  6. Genital modification and mutilation - Wikipedia

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    [34] [35] Circumcision involves either a conventional "cut and stitch" surgical procedure or use of a circumcision instrument or device. Complications are rare. [36] [37] [38] Modern proponents say that circumcision reduces the risks of a range of infections and diseases and confers sexual benefits.

  7. Religion and circumcision - Wikipedia

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    Circumcision is forbidden in Mandaeism, [98] and the sign of the Jews given to Abraham by God, circumcision, is considered abhorrent. [99] According to the Mandaean doctrine a circumcised man cannot serve as a priest. [100] Circumcision in South Korea is largely the result of American cultural and military influence following the Korean War ...

  8. Could This Overlooked Organ Hold The Key To Living Longer?

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    The average life expectancy for women is 80.2 years, per the CDC, which means women spend about a third of their life in this post-menopausal phase. So, while women live longer, on average, than ...

  9. The Real Reason Why Hoda Kotb Is Leaving the Today Show - AOL

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    Today's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade may be Hoda Kotb's last time hosting. In September, she announced she would be stepping down from the Today show in January 2025. After celebrating her 60th ...