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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why should we agree that the medical evidence supports neither side when the recommendation states the benefits out weigh the risks. The recommendation says insurance should cover circumcision because of the medical befits and preventive affects. We all know insurance is trying to wiggle out of paying for procedures with the slightest hint of it boeing cosmetic.[/quote]

Because saying that the benefits outweigh the risk doesn't mean that it is automatically the best practice. It simply means that what benefits that come from circumcision outweigh the small risk that is involved in the procedure. BUT the statement goes on to say that the health benefits are NOT great enough to warrant routine circ.

Those really are two very distinct points. Anyway, I think it is clear that studies show that circ can be very helpful in reducing STD/HIV transmission in certain high risk populations. AAP was likely partly motiviated by wanting medicaid to cover the procedure since the connection between HIV and poverty is well documented.

In the end, AAP still urges parents to make their own decision.

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