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* There are [[Circumcision#Medical_indication| no medical indications]] for circumcision of newborn boys. | * There are [[Circumcision#Medical_indication| no medical indications]] for circumcision of newborn boys. | ||
* Circumcision of newborn boys does ''not'' treat or prevent disease. | * Circumcision of newborn boys does ''not'' treat or prevent disease. | ||
* | * Amputation of the [[Immunological_and_protective_function_of_the_foreskin#The_protective_and_hygienic_function_of_the_foreskin| protective foreskin]] does ''not'' improve health or well-being. | ||
* Circumcision does subject a boy to risk of [[bleeding| hemorrhage]], [[infection]], and surgical mishap. | * Circumcision does subject a boy to risk of [[bleeding| hemorrhage]], [[infection]], and surgical mishap. | ||
* Surgical mishap includes loss of the [[glans penis]], [[Complete penile amputation| loss of the entire penis]], and [[death]]. | * Surgical mishap includes loss of the [[glans penis]], [[Complete penile amputation| loss of the entire penis]], and [[death]]. | ||