Circumcision

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Circumcision is the act of removing the foreskin of a male. There is both strong support and opposition for this procedure. In general, circumcision reduces the risk of some male genital cancers (most notably penile cancer), and also reduces the risk of infection.

In the Islamic and Jewish religions, circumcision must be performed. In most forms of Christianity, it is not required, but many Christians have been circumcised none the less.

Circumcision rates by country:

• United States[1]: 76.5% of males are circumcised
  • Texas[2]: 77.4% of males are circumcised
  • New York State[3]: 65.0% of males are circumcised
  • California[4]: 69.8% of males are circumcised
  • All other states: Approx. 78% of males ae circumcised
• Canada[5]: 58.8% of males are circumcised (circumcision is slightly more common in Ontario/Quebec than in the West or Atlantic Provinces)
  • Ontario: Approx. 60% of males are circumcised
  • Quebec: Approx. 65% of males are circumcised
  • British Columbia: Approx. 50% of males are circumcised
  • The Prairies (AB, SK, MB) and the Territories: Approx: 45% of males are circumcised
  • Atlantic Provinces: Approx: 50% of males are circumcised
• United Kingdom[6]: 28.6% of males are circumcised
• Australia[7]: 33.3% of males are circumcised

In general, circumcision is most common in North America.