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CDC's Male Circumcision Recommendations Represent a Key Public Health Measure

Brian J Morris, John N Krieger and Jeffrey D Klausner
Global Health: Science and Practice March 2017, 5(1):15-27; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-16-00390
Brian J Morris
aSchool of Medical Sciences and Bosch Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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John N Krieger
bUniversity of Washington School of Medicine and VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Section of Urology, Seattle, WA, USA.
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Jeffrey D Klausner
cDepartment of Epidemiology, Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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    TABLE.

    Why Infant Male Circumcision Is Preferable to Male Circumcision at a Later Age

    Infant Male CircumcisionMale Circumcision of Older Boys and Men
    SimpleMore complex
    Quick (a few minutes)Takes half an hour or more
    Low costExpensive (often unaffordable)
    Low risk (adverse events 0.4%)20Moderate risk (adverse events 4%–8%)20
    Bleeding is minimalBleeding more common, requiring cautery or other interventions
    No need for suturesSutures or tissue glue needed
    Convenient (baby mostly sleeps)Inconvenient (time off school or work required)
    Local anesthesia for those <2 months of age21General anesthesia for those >2 months to 9 years of age; local anesthesia for men, although general anesthesia sometimes preferred by surgeon
    Healing is fast (2 weeks)21Healing takes 6 weeks or more
    Cosmetic outcome usually goodStitch marks may be seen
    No long-term memory of procedureFear of undergoing an operation
    Abstinence from sexual intercourse for the 6-week healing period
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