US Doctors Back Circumcision

ananyo writes "On 27 August, a report by the American Academy of Pediatrics concludes for the first time that, overall, boys will be healthier if circumcised. The report says that although the choice is ultimately up to parents, medical insurance should pay for the procedure. The recommendation, coming from such an influential body, could boost U.S. circumcision rates, which, at 55%, are already higher than much of the developed world. The researchers estimate that each circumcision that is not performed costs the U.S. health-care system $313."

Circumcision

[Anonymous Coward]

The US has a health care system? This is news to me.

Re:I call BS

[Anonymous Coward]

Imagine if somebody proposed the same thing for female infants. What would be the reaction?

Probably "oh wait, they don't have penises."

Re:Lies

[pdabbadabba]

Yes, because we all know that the American Academy of Pediatrics is in the pocket of Big Circumcision.

Reminder

[Burning1]

Removing the penis completely will provide significant savings in:

- UTI/STD related treatments
- Contraceptive costs
- Pregnancy related expenses

Re:Why do they do this in the US?

[CanHasDIY]

I'm not American, and I can't quite understand where does the custom in the US comes from. Is it religious in origin? I know muslims, jews and americans practice it, but that's about it. Does anyone know? As far as I know, it's not common at all on other countries.

Yea, that's how we distinguish ourselves from you unwashed heathens*.


* in before the negative mods - That's called a JOKE, you humorless assholes!

Re:Lies

[G1369311007]

I for one would like to think they make pockets out of the leftover skin.

Re:Lies

[CelticWhisper]

We really need a "-1 Trying Desperately to Get That Image Out of My Head"

Re:I call BS

[Exitar]

Right, and we should not have premarital sex, don't drink alcohol and don't eat pork, beef or shellfish.

Re:Reminder

[ItsJustAPseudonym]

Lorena Bobbitt, is that you?

Re:Lies

[6ULDV8]

They're only in it for the tips.

Re:Bad research reporting is worth forfeiting mod

[BMOC]

appendix removed, or my tonsils cut out

There's no religion who asks for that. At least not one with major influence on the elections...

Flying Spaghetti Monster demands your tonsils in sacrifice.

Re:Why do they do this in the US?

[Anonymous Coward]

Several prominent advocates of circumcision, such as John Harvey Kellog, liked the idea that it would reduce masturbation

So, I would masturbate even more if I hadn't been circumcised? Is this even possible?!

Re:Jesus.

[jbssm]

Guess what. I bet that if you cut your son's penis completely, the risk that they contract HIV or any other disease will drop by a great percentage. More, I absolutely guarantee you, that if you cut your son's penis today, we will not have penile cancer, ever! Guaranteed or your money back!

Re:Lies

[minvaren]

"...but when you rub it, it becomes a suitcase."

Re:I call BS

[Zero__Kelvin]

"Imagine if somebody proposed the same thing for female infants. What would be the reaction?"

I'm guessing it would be something along the lines of: Holy Shit! She's got a dick!

Re:US women prefer circumcised penises

[yndrd1984]

My wife works at a rehabilitation/ nursing home and the women there all agree uncircumcised is gross

If I'm ever desperate enough to bang your wife, maybe I'll start caring what she thinks.

Re:Circumcision or healthy lifestyle, which's bett

[Smallpond]

A lot of us depend on tips to get by.