Circumcision as a strategy for penile cancer prevention

Circumcision as a strategy for penile cancer prevention

Alejandra Vásquez-Hernández 1 , Jenniffer Puerta-Suárez 2 , Walter D. Cardona-Maya 1

1 Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología, Grupo Reproducción, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia; 2 Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Grupo Reproducción, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia

*Correspondence: Walter D. Cardona-Maya. Email: wdario.cardona@udea.edu.co

Abstract

Objective: Circumcision involves the partial or total removal of the skin covering the glans penis to correct medical conditions associated with the development of penile cancer, a procedure described as a protective factor against the development of some diseases. The present article aims to determine the relationship between penile cancer and circumcision as a preventive measure.

Method: An analysis of the percentage of circumcised men and the estimated prevalence of penile cancer in 154 countries was performed. Subsequently, both variables were grouped according to the predominant religion in each country.

Results: A negative correlation was observed between percentages of male circumcision and the estimated prevalence of penile cancer (r: –0.7092; p < 0.0001). Countries with higher percentages of circumcised men and lower prevalence of penile cancer were those where the majority of the population practice Islam or Judaism (p < 0.0001).

Conclusion: In conclusion, considering circumcision as an option to reduce the risk of penile cancer contributes significantly to the improvement in the quality of life of the male population.

Keywords: Penile cancer; Circumcision; Male; Sexual and reproductive health; Prevention

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