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The document defines female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) as procedures involving partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. It classifies FGM/C into four types and discusses its prevalence, which is highest in several African countries and related to socioeconomic factors. While most cases of FGM/C are performed by traditional practitioners, the percentage performed by health personnel has increased in Egypt. Reported reasons for FGM/C include social acceptance, cle

Author

Tarek Anis

Language

EN