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Originally Posted by MattyC
I don't understand why, if the evidence was clear, they wouldn't recommend it for everyone.
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From a policy point of view there are going to be multiple perspectives and considerations besides purely medical ones. This includes cultural and ethical choices. The term ethics encompasses a wide variety of concepts and areas of grey and doesn't just mean right vs. wrong.
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The guidelines do not outright call for circumcision of all male newborns, since that is a personal decision that may involve religious or cultural preferences, Dr. Jonathan Mermin, director of the CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention, told the Associated Press.
But "the scientific evidence is clear that the benefits outweigh the risks," Mermin said.
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Conversely, if it was overly dangerous or held no medical benefits they would be recommending against it, which they aren't.
Basically, they are saying it is the individual's choice, which echoes my own stance on the issue. I just think people should know the facts before making that choice. There are several posters in here purposely downplaying the proven medical benefits.