Circumcision is a religious practice for Jews and Muslims . The health benefits include lower risk of acquiring cancer . The procedure should be performed only on ` ` stable , healthy '' infants , group says . Newborn circumcision `` should be performed by trained and competent providers , using sterile techniques and effective pain management , '' it said . Ultimately , parents should decide whether to do the procedure , the group chairwoman says .
Circumcision is a religious practice for Jews and Muslims . The health benefits include lower risk of acquiring cancer . The procedure should be performed only on ` ` stable , healthy '' infants , group says . Ultimately , parents should decide whether to do the procedure , the group chairwoman says .