Towards a better estimation of prevalence of female genital mutilation in the European Union: a situation analysis
Abstract Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful cultural practice that is predominantly documented in Africa, but also occurs in other parts of the world. Due to migration, women who have undergone FGM can also be found in the European Union (EU). Due to a lack of systematic represe...
Main Authors: | L. De Schrijver, L. Van Baelen, N. Van Eekert, E. Leye |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-07-01
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Series: | Reproductive Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-020-00947-2 |
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