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Circumcision and HIV
At the end of 2006, two major studies confirmed what mounting evidence had been suggesting for some time - that circumcision reduces the risk of HIV transmission.
This news has brought much excitement, with circumcision now being billed as an important HIV prevention tool. But how easy will it be to promote this measure around the world, and is it even in countries' interests to do so? Our Circumcision page takes a look at the issues.