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Baker (1979) estimated 229 deaths per year in the United States caused by non-therapeutic male infant circumcision.<ref name="baker1979">{{REFjournal | Baker (1979) estimated 229 deaths per year in the [[United States]] caused by non-therapeutic male infant circumcision.<ref name="baker1979">{{REFjournal | ||
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Bollinger (2010} estimated approximately 117 neonatal circumcision-related deaths occur annually in the United States, about one out of every 77 male neonatal deaths, more than suffocation, auto accidents, or even [[SIDS]].<ref name="bollinger2010">{{BollingerD 2010}}</ref> | Bollinger (2010} estimated approximately 117 neonatal circumcision-related deaths occur annually in the [[United States]], about one out of every 77 male neonatal deaths, more than suffocation, auto accidents, or even [[SIDS]].<ref name="bollinger2010">{{BollingerD 2010}}</ref> | ||
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The [[United States]], in addition to having the world's highest incidence of non-therapeutic, non-religious [[circumcision]], also has the highest rate of infant mortality. The relationship is unclear. A correlation exists but does not prove cause and effect.<ref>{{REFjournal | The [[United States]], in addition to having the world's highest incidence of non-therapeutic, non-religious [[circumcision]], also has the highest rate of infant mortality. The relationship is unclear. A correlation exists but does not prove cause and effect.<ref>{{REFjournal | ||