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Originally Posted by GGG
the fact that it does not reduce the rate of his infection from an infected male to a non infected female might actually have the unintended consequence of reducing increasing the number of his carrying females.
The primary method of AIDS transformation in North America is male male Anal which their is no data for a reduction in transmission.
Also the CDC in their draft recommendations does recommend or not recommend it only that medical benefits exist and that financial barriers should not prevent access.
Saying that the cdc supports male circumcision is really stretching what that fact sheet states.
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Male circumcision is a proven effective prevention intervention with known medical benefits. Financial and other barriers to access to
male circumcision should be reduced or eliminated.
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The exact quote from their last line...that seems like a pretty clear endorsement to me. They specifically state that circumcision:
1) Is proven and effective at lowering transmission rates of STDs.
2) Has known medical benefits.
3) Should be made cheaper by the government.
Of course it doesn't reduce transmissions to females...not sure I understand how it will increase transmission rates to females though. No one is recommending it in lieu of safe sex. The only 100% effective method of stopping STD transmission is abstinence. Also, fewer heterosexual males with the disease will lead to fewer transmissions to females.
The report also states, societally, it makes financial sense for every male to be circumcised. The cost of treating HIV is so high, that even a small difference in transmission rates justifies the overall cost of having all males circumsised. Ultimately and ironically, the studies ultimate conclusion is that the parents' right to make a decision on behalf of their child should reign supreme:
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Parents and guardians should be informed about the medical benefits and risks of neonatal male circumcision. Other considerations,
such as religion, societal norms and social customs, hygiene, aesthetic preference, and ethical considerations also influence decisions
about male circumcision. Ultimately, whether to circumcise a male neonate is a decision made by parents or guardians on behalf of
their newborn son.
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