Circumcision in America
Male circumcision is a personal decision that can be dictated by cultural beliefs, medical ethics, and prevention against infections to the human body. Circumcision is the removal of the skin that folds over the head of an un-erect penis. The foreskin, located at the head of the penis, is forcefully separated from the glans and then cut off. With the use of circumcision, individuals may receive this procedure due to medical emergencies or it is recommended for Americans to reduce the risk of contracting certain diseases such as STIs, HIV, AIDS, or certain cancers. Are there more benefits than risks to circumcision or are human rights to consent influencing Americans not to have the procedure? On the other hand, Americans see that young children do not have the right to consent this potential painful surgery. With the risks that can occur, there may be medication that could treat it. The question remains, on hand, whether all Americans born in the United States should or should not get circumcised. In my opinion, all persons born in the United States should get circumcised. Circumcision can, ultimately, lower the risk
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Evaluation of current evidence indicates that the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks; furthermore, the benefits of newborn male circumcision justify access to this procedure for families who choose it” (AAP, 2017). These benefits include prevention of urinary tract infection, potential HIV or AIDS, lower risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, and penile cancer.
In my opinion, no one should have to experience these infections due to still having your foreskin there. Yes, there may be treatments for some diseases, but why should someone experience the pain and scrutiny of having them at all. Avoiding the disease is as simple as getting