The full text of this policy statement.

Background materials, letters to the task force, news articles and resource links.

Highlights from the AAP Circumcision Policy Statement. Includes video clip.

Science Daily news report.

There is no evidence to justify routine circumcison of babies, a group of US paediatricians report in a detailed study.

American Academy of Pediatrics presents an easy to read brochure.

Detroit Free Press by Desiree Cooper - The author dissects traditions of genital cutting, male and female.

Responses by various organizations regarding the 1999 AAP statement.

A synopsis and assessment of the policy statement.

Information about statements made on circumcision in 1971, 1975, 1977, and 1989.

Press releases issued by many organizations involved in children's advocacy and genital integrity.

A comparison of the AAP's statements on male genital modification and female genital modification.

Recommendations that the benefits are not significant enough to recommend circumcision as a routine procedure.