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AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy of Pediatrics - An organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

The AAP published their Circumcision Policy Statement in Pediatrics, Vol. 103 No. 3 March 1999, pp. 686-693. The Policy states, "Existing scientific evidence demonstrates potential medical benefits of newborn male circumcision; however, these data are not sufficient to recommend routine neonatal circumcision."