LITERATURE

Economic burden of female genital mutilation in 27 high-prevalence countries

Tordrup D, Bishop C, Green N, Petzold M, Vallejo FR, Vogel JP, Pallitto C.

Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a traditional harmful practice affecting 200 million women and girls globally. Health complications of FGM occur immediately and over time, and are associated with healthcare costs that are poorly understood. Quantifying the global FGM-related burden is essential for supporting programmes and policies for prevention and mitigation.

Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35105556/
Health Condition(s): Public Health
Year Published: 2022
UAB the University of Alabama at Birmingham home
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.