Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it’s practised – new study
A study finds female genital mutilation or cutting is a leading cause of death: a young woman or girl dies every 12 minutes.
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Female Genital Cutting: Confronting Cultural Challenges and Health Complications Across the Lifespan
Female genital cutting affects over 140 million women worldwide. Prevalent in certain countries of Africa and the Middle East, the practice continues among immigrants to industrialized countries.