On Circumcision: Timely Information for Parents and Professionals from America's #1 Expert on CircumcisionAlthough circumcision is the number one surgical procedure, up to date information on this controversial subject is hard to find. All too often juried studies and peer review have been replaced with hysteria and hype delivered by lay ?experts? lacking medical credentials. Now Ed Schoen, M.D., chair of an American Society of Pediatrics Study Group on Circumcision and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, offers straightforward answers to questions about this vital newborn health issue. Drawing on the latest research findings, Schoen presents the facts parents and practitioners need to know to make an informed decision on circumcision. Dr. Edgar Schoen's new book is a fair, honest and insightful account of the extensive health benefits of this simple procedure. It is so good to have an authoritative book like this to turn to."-Dr. Brian J. MorrisSchool of Medical SciencesUniversity of Sydney"It is a delight to read a comprehensive overview of circumcision unfettered by emotional testimonials or zealous diatribes."Tom Wiswell, MDNeonatalogist and Medical Researcher"An honest, informative review of circumcision by one of the wrold's leading authorities that will help anyone who is open-minded wade through the sea of disinformation to reach the truth."Samual A. Kunin, MD, FACSAuthor of Circumcision: Its Pace in Judaism, Past and Present"Dr. Schoen does a terrific job of telling the 'Circumcision Story from a fresh perspective."Thomas Snyder, MDRetired Chief of Urology, Kaiser Medical Center, Martinez, CA."Avoiding medical jargon and obscure technical terms, this book attempts to rise above the high emotional pitch surrounding this practice. I recommend it to any expecting parent or famly physician."Robert D. Bailey, PhD, MPHProfessor of Epidemiology, School of Public HealthUniversity of Illinois at Chicago |
Contents
Preface | 1 |
PROOF | 8 |
What Is Circumcision? Why Do It? How To Do It | 18 |
Infant Kidney Infections | 24 |
Local Penile Problems | 31 |
Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases STDs | 44 |
Cancer of the Penis | 50 |
Sex and Sensitivity | 62 |
Circumcision and the Military | 72 |
CONSEQUENCES | 79 |
The American Academy of PediatricsNot Its Finest | 91 |
Circumcision StatisticsDont Believe Everything | 101 |
Religion History and Culture | 107 |
Circumcision Summation What Was What Is | 116 |
References | 124 |
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