When female circumcision comes to the West: Attitudes toward the practice among Somali Immigrants in Oslo

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Female circumcision (FC) has lifelong adverse social and health consequences for women, and its abolition will not only enhance the health of children and women, but also promote gender equality. Like many other Western countries, No...

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Main Authors: Gele Abdi A, Johansen Elise B, Sundby Johanne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/697

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