Studies: Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk

Scientists say conclusive data shows there is no question circumcision reduces men's chances of catching HIV by up to 60 percent -- a finding experts are hailing as a major breakthrough in the fight against AIDS. Now, the question is how to put that fact to work to combat AIDS across Africa. (AP Graphic)

(AP) -- In an "extraordinary development" in the fight against AIDS, a medical journal article published Friday says that conclusive data shows there is no question circumcision reduces men's chances of catching HIV by up to 60 percent.

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