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This statement has very serious omissions that bias it in favor of circumcision. The description of the [[foreskin]] omits important information, including its innervation, its protective functions, its immunological functions, and its sexual functions. The statement claims "potential" benefits, which exist only in someone's imagination. The CPS statement discusses UTI infection revives the claims made by circumcision promoter [[Thomas E. Wiswell]]'s discredited studies from the 1980s in an apparent attempt to restart the newborn, but fails to point out that 111 circumcisions are needed to prevent one [[Urinary_tract_infection#The_UTI_scare| UTI and also scare]]. It fails to mention that UTIS are easily treated with antibiotics. It appears that the CPS is seeking to do more circumcisions so its members can make more money.
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