Improving estimates of the prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among migrants in Western countries

Improving estimates of the prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among migrants in Western countries

<b>Background</b>: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is an emerging topic in immigrant countries as a consequence of the increasing proportion of African women in overseas communities. <b>Objective</b>: While the prevalence of FGM/C is routinely measured in practic...

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Main Authors: Livia Elisa Ortensi, Patrizia Farina, Alessio Menonna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research 2015-02-01
Series:Demographic Research
Subjects:
female genital cutting
migration
sexual and reproductive health
Online Access:http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol32/18/

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