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OutForARip ( OutForARip@lemmy.ca )  to World News@quokk.au · 9 months ago

41 young males die in South Africa after circumcision initiation ceremonies

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41 young males die in South Africa after circumcision initiation ceremonies

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OutForARip ( OutForARip@lemmy.ca )  to World News@quokk.au · 9 months ago
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41 young males die in South Africa after circumcision initiation ceremonies
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Traditional initiation is a rite of passage into manhood for young males that is practiced by various ethnic groups in Africa, including parts of South Africa. Among them are the Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and Venda communities.
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    There are valid reasons for parents to choose circumcision.

    I don’t believe this is true.

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      Kidney issues, prone to UTI, etc.

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        Got data to back that up? Like, actual empirical data.

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      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phimosis

      • SwingingTheLamp ( SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social ) 
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        Cut off a body part because sometimes it’s a problem later which usually can be treated in a less-destructive manner? No, that’s not a rational response.

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        A rare, treatable condition? Yeah, I don’t think so.

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