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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, there are numerous contradictions within the paper, including the statement that the benefits don't support routine circ.

Does anyone know what the absolute HIV risk difference is across the three big studies used to justify the statement?

It's 1.31%.  They repeat 60% over and over again, and people are all "whoa, better cut," but that's relative risk.  The absolute risk either way is very, very low, and that risk is based on an *entirely* different cultural landscape where there is a heterosexual epidemic, [b]sex practices that increase transmission,[/b] and poor access to barrier methods.  It. is. crazy. talk. to apply this to American infants.  
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+1. Certain African cultures have different sexual practices that are unheard of here in the US (the use of drying powders). It increase tearing and risk of HIV transmission. Those stats really cannot be used here in the US to justify reduced risk, since that risk isn't here.[/quote]The recommendation does not hinge on these studies.  But to pretend they are meaningless is foolish. You create a convenient escape for the cause because any Randomized control study is invalid because it's Africa, and any US study is invalid because it's not a randomized control study.  Unless of course it is a paper of any kind sporting the anti-circ cause, in which case they will happily publish it without bringing up either of these concerns.

I have learned that intellectual dishonesty is usually a reliable indicator of where the truth lies.  The anti-circ crowd applies maximum criticism of studies possible under the scientific method when it disagrees with the outcome, and it gives a virtually free pass to any document tat supports its point of view.  [/quote]

My issue with circ in this country is based in history and why it became so prevalent. I actually believe that sons should look like their fathers. DH is from another country and no one circ except Jews. In the end, it is a cosmetic issue.[/quote]

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