Female genital mutilation/cutting in Italy: an enhanced estimation for first generation migrant women based on 2016 survey data

Abstract Background Migration flows of women from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting practicing countries have generated a need for data on women potentially affected by Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. This paper presents enhanced estimates for foreign-born women and asylum seekers in Italy in 201...

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Main Authors: Livia Elisa Ortensi, Patrizia Farina, Els Leye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-5000-6