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Circumcision In Decline: Why Fewer U.S. Parents Are Heeding Recommendation By Doctors

Circumcision In Decline: Why Fewer U.S. Parents Are Heeding Recommendation By Doctors
health9/16/2025

A new JAMA Pediatrics study shows circumcision is declining in the US. Researchers link trends to demographics, income, and parental attitudes.

Rates For Male Newborns Drop Below 50% Despite Medical Support BALTIMORE — Circumcision among newborn boys in the United States has steadily declined over the past decade, even as leading health organizations have voiced support for the procedure. A ... [4226 chars]