New research on the global prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting: Research, clinical, and policy implications

Abstract

Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia including other injuries to the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons The practice is considered a violation of a child's human right to bodily integrity, a form of gender-based violence (GBV), and can result in severe health complications resulting in significant healthcare costs The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5.3 calls for an end to the practice; however, one of the challenges in charting progress relates to establishing accurate baseline prevalence data within countries and regions

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