Mapping the lack of public initiative against female genital mutilation in Denmark

Abstract Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice prevalent in 35 countries, mainly in Africa, as well as in some Middle Eastern countries and a few Asian countries. FGM comprises all procedures that involve partial or complete resection of, or other injury to, external femal...

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Main Authors: Gro Møller Christoffersen, Peter James Bruhn, Rosanna de Neergaard, Susanne Engel, Vibeke Naeser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Reproductive Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-018-0499-2