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Circumcision, particularly male infant circumcision has become entrenched in American culture. Beginning in the Victorian period, men and children were circumcised to make [[masturbation ]] difficult, because [[masturbation ]] was seen as the root of many diseases. Circumcising newborn infants grew into a trend which peaked during the 60's and 70's. Movements to end circumcision began in the late 70's, and the rate of circumcision has dropped significantly. Be that as it may, at 80% the American male population remains circumcised at large, and 1.3 male newborns are circumcised every year.