Dr. Mohamed Farouk Allam

Technician/Research Assistant
University of Cordoba, Spain

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Epidemiology from University of Cordoba, Spain

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Biography

Dr. Mohamed Farouk Allam is currently working as Coordinator of Research Group of Preventive Medicine and Public Health CTS-295 at Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cordoba, Spain. He has completed his Ph.D. in Epidemiology from same University. His area of expertise includes Epidemiology, Health Surveillance, Public Health, Evidence Based Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Primary Health Care, and Biostatistics. He has published 80 research articles in journals and 4 chapters in books contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
Epidemiology
Public Health
Preventive Medicine
Biostatistics

Selected Publications

  1. Guzman-Herrador, B., C.D. Molina, M.F. Allam and R.F.C. Navajas, 2014. Underlying illness severity and outcome of nosocomial pneumonia: prospective cohort study in intensive care unit. J. Hosp. Infect., 86: 53-56.
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  2. Fernandez-Crehuet, P., J.L. Fernandez-Crehuet, M.F. Allam and R.F.C. Navajas, 2014. Hepatotoxicity of isotretinoin in patients with acne and Gilbert's syndrome: A comparative study. BMJ Open, Vol. 4. 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-004441.
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  3. Elaziz, K.M.A., M.S. Gabal, O.A. Aldafrawy, H.A.A.A. Seif and M.F. Allam, 2014. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors among voluntary screened middle-aged and elderly Egyptians. J. Public Health, 10.1093/pubmed/fdu097.
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  4. Allam, M.F., 2014. Risk of influenza A(nrH7N9) pandemic in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Libyan J. Med., Vol. 23. .
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  5. Allam, M.F., 2014. Ebola hemorrhagic fever: Case fatality rate 90%? Cent. Eur. J. Public Health, Vol. 22. .
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  6. Abd Elaziz, K.M., S.A. Dewedar, S. Sabbour, M.M. El Gafaary, D.M. Marzouk, A. Aboul Fotouh and M.F. Allam, 2014. Screening for hypertension among adults: Community outreach in Cairo, Egypt. J. Public Health, 10.1093/pubmed/fdu085.
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  7. Bichay, A.A., M.F. Allam, M.S.P. Fernandez and J.L.L. Alonso, 2013. Sustained improvement of arterial blood oxygenation, maximum oxygen consumption and maximum walking distance after treadmill training in healthy elderly subjects. Open Public Health J., 6: 67-72.
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  8. Allam, M.F. and M.A.O. Arjona, 2013. Health promotion or pharmacological treatment for chronic diseases. J. Prev. Med. Hyg., 54: 11-13.
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  9. Ahmed, A.M., M.F. Allam, E.S. Habil, A.M. Metwally and N.A. Ibrahiem et al., 2013. Compliance to haemodialysis practice guidelines in egypt. East. Mediterr. Health J., 19: 4-9.
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  10. Allam, M.F. and K.M. Abd Elaziz, 2012. Influenza A(H1N1) pandemic: 2 years after. J. Prev. Med. Hyg., 53: 2-3.
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  11. Allam, M.F. and K.M. Abd Elaziz, 2012. Evaluation of the level of knowledge of egyptian women of breast cancer and its risk factors. A cross sectional study. J. Prev. Med. Hyg., 35: 195-198.
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  12. Ruiz Cobo, J., S. Ros Ruiz and M.F. Allam, 2011. Dance for your health. J. Prev. Med. Hyg., Vol. 52, .
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  13. Ortiz Arjona, M.A., K.M. Abd Elaziz, J.M. Caballero Lanzas and M.F. Allam, 2011. Coverage and side effects of influenza A(H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine among primary healthcare workers. Vaccine, 29: 6366-6368.
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  14. Gadallah, M.A., M.F. Allam, A.M. Ahmed and E.M. El-Shabrawy, 2010. Are patients and health care providers satisfied with health sector reform implemented in family health centres? Qual. Saf. Health Care, 19: 1-5.
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  15. El Gaafary, M.M., K.M. Abd Elaziz, A.G. Abdel-Rahman and M.F. Allam, 2010. Concerns, perceived impacts and preparedness of health care workers in a referral hospital in egypt in facing influenza (H1N1) epidemic. J. Prev. Med. Hyg., 51: 105-109.
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  16. Allam, M.F., 2010. Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials or observational studies. Turk. Armed Forces Preventive Med., Bull., 9: 269-270.

  17. Allam, M.F., 2010. Excessive internet use and depression: Cause effect bias? Psychopathology, 43: 334-334.
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  18. Ahmed, A.M., M.F. Allam, E.S. Habil, A.M. Metwally and N.A. Ibrahiem et al., 2010. Development of practice guidelines for hemodialysis in Egypt. Indian J. Nephrol., 20: 193-202.
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  19. Rezk, N.N. and M.F. Allam, 2009. Fatal prognosis of methanol toxicity: Identification of predictive factors. Med. J. Cairo Univ., 77: 101-105.
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  20. Moyano, M.D.C., I.Q. Martin, A.O. Gallego and M.F. Allam, 2009. Nursing guidelines for cholecystectomy in ambulatory major surgery. Spanish J. Surg. Res., 12: 25-28.
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  21. Hayward, A., 2009. Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic: True or false alarm. J. Epidemiol. Commun. Health, 63: 775-776.
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  22. Duran, P.B., M.F. Allam and M.D. Moyano, 2009. Is self-monitoring of blood glucose necessary for glycaemic control in diabetic patients? Aten Primaria, 41: 652-653.
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  23. Barranco Quintana, J.L., M.F. Allam, A.S. Del Castillo and R.F. Navajas, 2009. Parkinson's disease and tea: A quantitative review. J. Am. Coll. Nutri., 28: 1-6.
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  24. Allam, M.F., 2009. Measles vaccination. J. Prev. Med. Hyg., 50: 201-205.
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  25. Allam, M.F., 2009. Influenza A(H1N1) pandemic: True or false alarm. J. Epidemiol. Community Health, 63: 862-862.
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  26. Porta, M., 2008. A Dictionary of Epidemiology. 5th Edn., Oxford University Press, USA., ISBN-13: 9780195314502, Pages: 289.

  27. Emara, K.M., M.F. Allam, M.N. Elsayed and K.A. Ghafar, 2008. Recurrence after correction of acquired ankle equinus deformity in children using Ilizarov technique. Strategy Trauma Limb Reconstr., 3: 105-108.
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  28. Emara, K.M. and M.F. Allam, 2008. Intramedullary fixation of failed plated femoral diaphyseal fractures; are bone grafts necessary? J. Trauma, 65: 692-697.
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  29. Emara, K.M. and M.F. Allam, 2008. Ilizarov external fixation and then nailing in management of infected nonunions of the tibial shaft. J. Trauma, 65: 685-691.
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  30. Allam, M.F., 2008. Tablets, Capsules and Injections for Cancer Prevention? J. Prev. Med. Hyg., 49: 61-62.
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  31. Allam, M.F., 2008. Practice guidelines for haemodialysis in Egypt. Quality Safety Healthcare, 17: 79-79.
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  32. Allam, M.F., 2008. Post-exposure prophylaxis for hepatitis A: immune globulin, vaccine or both? J. Prev. Med. Hyg., 49: 129-130.

  33. Abdel-Rahman, A.G., F. Meky, A.W.E.A. Halim and M.F. Allam, 2008. Low job satisfaction among physicians in Egypt. Turkish Armed Forces Preventive Med. Bull., 7: 91-96.
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  34. Quintana, J.L.B., M.F. Allam, A.S. del Castillo and R.F.C. Navajas, 2007. Alzheimer's disease and coffee: A quantitative review. Neurol. Res., 29: 91-95.
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  35. Lucena, R.A., M.F. Allam, S.S. Jimenez and M.L. Villarejo, 2007. A review of environmental exposure to persistent organochlorine residuals during the last fifty years. Curr. Drug Saf., 2: 163-172.
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  36. Barranco-Quintana, J.L., M.F. Allam, A.S. del Castillo and R.F. Navajas, 2007. Neurodegenerative diseases and tea. Rev. Neurol., 44: 381-382.
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  37. Allam, M.F., D.A.S. Castillo and R.F. Navajas, 2007. Parkinson's disease, smoking, and gender. Mov. Disord., 22: 1829-1830.
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  38. Allam, M.F., A.S. del Castillo and R.F.C. Navajas, 2007. Parkinson's disease, smoking and gender. Mov. Disord., 22: 1829-1830.
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  39. Allam, M.F. and K.M. Abd Elaziz, 2007. Role of members of university students' unions in tobacco prevention. J. Prev. Med. Hyg., 48: 136-140.
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  40. Abdel-Rahman, A.G., F.A.S. Meky, M.F. Allam, M. El-Tabakh and M.M. El-Gaafary, 2007. Prevalence and risk factors for hearing disorders in secondary school students in Ismailia, Egypt. East. Mediterr. Health J., 13: 586-595.
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  41. Baena, A.V., M.F. Allam, C. Diaz-Molina, A.S. Del Castillo, A.G. Abdel-Rahman and R.F. Navajas, 2006. Urinary bladder cancer and petroleum industry: A quantitative review. Eur. J. Cancer Prev., 15: 493-497.
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  42. Baena, A.V., M.F. Allam, A.S. Del Castillo, C. Diaz-Molina, M.J.R. Tapia, A.G. Abdel-Rahman and R.F. Navajas, 2006. Urinary bladder cancer risk factors in men: A Spanish case-control study. Eur. J. Cancer Prev., 15: 498-503.
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  43. Emara, K.M. and M.F. Allam, 2005. Management of calcaneal fracture using Ilizarov technique. Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res., 439: 215-220.
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  44. El Gaafary, M.M., C. Rekacewicz, A.G. Abdel-Rahman, M.F. Allam and M. El Hosseiny et al., 2005. Surveillance of acute hepatitis C in Cairo, Egypt. J. Med. Virol., 76: 520-525.
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  45. Barranco-Quintana, J.L., M.F. Allam, A.S. Del Castillo and R.F. Navajas, 2005. Risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. Rev. Neurol., 40: 613-618.
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  46. Baena, A.V., M.F. Allam, C. Diaz-Molina, A.S. del Castillo, A.G. Abdel-Rahman and R.F.C. Navajas, 2005. Is smoking the principal risk factor for urinary bladder cancer? Tob. Induc. Dis., 3: 39-39.
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  47. Allam, M.F., A.S. del Castillo and R.F.Navajas, 2005. Parkinson's disease risk factors: Genetic, environmental, or both? Neurol. Res., 27: 206-208.
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  48. Allam, M.F., A.S. del Castillo and R.F.Navajas, 2005. Meta-analysis: The science of review in neurology. Rev. Neurol., 40: 222-228.
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  49. Allam, M.F., 2005. Fluid intake and urinary bladder cancer. Eur. J. Can. Preven., 14: 77-78.
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  50. Allam, M.F., M.J. Campbell, A.S. Del Castillo and R.F.C. Navajas, 2004. Parkinson's disease protects against smoking? Behav. Neurol., 15: 65-71.
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  51. Allam, M.F., M.J. Campbell, A. Hofman, A.S.D. Castillo and R.F.C. Navajas, 2004. Smoking and parkinson's disease: systematic review of prospective studies. Mov. Disorders, 19: 614-621.
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  52. Allam, M.F., M.J. Campbell, A. Hofman, A.S. Del Castillo and R.F.C. Navajas, 2004. Smoking and Parkinson's disease: systematic review of prospective studies. Mov. Dis., 19: 614-621.
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  53. Allam, M.F., A.S. Del Castillo, C. Diaz-Molina and R.F.C. Navaja, 2004. Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis: retrospective case record review. Rev. Iberoam. Micol., 21: 35-38.
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  54. Allam, M.F. and R.A. Lucane, 2004. Selenium supplementation for asthma. Cochrane Database Syst. Rev., .
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  55. Abdel-Rahman, A.G., M.F. Allam, M.M. El Gaafary, M.T. Mansour andM.A.A. Mustafa, 2004. Assessment of carcinogenicity in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposed workers using PAH-DNA adducts. Revista Oncol., 6: 159-164.
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  56. Allam, M.F., M.A. Helmy and R.A. Lucena, 2003. Serum hepatitis- are surgeons and obstetricians putting themselves at risk? Educ. Health: Change Learn. Pract., 16: 374-377.
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  57. Allam, M.F., D.A.S. Castillo and R.F. Navajas, 2003. [Young onset Parkinson's disease and smoking: meta-analysis]. Rev. Neurol., 37: 1101-1103.
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  58. Allam, M.F., C. Diaz-Molina, A. Serrano del Castillo and RF. Navajas, 2003. Temporal development of pulmonary aspergillosis over a four-year period in a teaching hospital. Enfermed. Infec. y Microbiol. Clin., 21: 531-532.
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  59. Allam, M.F., A.S. del Castillo and R.F. Navajas, 2003. Parkinson's disease, tobacco and age: Meta analysis. Rev. Neurol., 36: 510-513.
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  60. Allam, M.F., A.S. del Castillo and R.F. Navajas, 2003. Parkinson's disease risk factors. Rev. Neurol., 36: 749-755.
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  61. Allam, M.F., A.S. Del Castillo and R.F.Navajas, 2003. Parkinson's disease, smoking and family history: meta-analysis. Eur. J. Neurol., 10: 59-62.
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  62. Allam, M.F., A.S. Del Castillo and R.F. Navajas, 2003. Young onset Parkinson's disease and smoking: meta-analysis. Revista Neurol., 37: 1101-1103.
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  63. Tanner, C.M., S.M. Goldman, D.A. Aston, R. Ottman, J. Ellenberg, R. Mayeux and J.W. Langston, 2002. Re: Smoking and parkinson's disease in twins. Neurology, 59: 1821-1822.
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  64. Allam, M.F., M.J. Campbell, A. Hofman, A.S. del Castillo and RF. Navajas, 2002. Smoking and Parkinson's disease: coherence and plausibility. Revista de Neurol., 34: 686-689.
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  65. Allam, M.F., M.J. Campbell, A. Hofman, A.S. Castillo and R.F. Navajas, 2002. [Parkinson's disease and smoking: coherence and plausibility]. Rev. Neurol., 34: 686-689.
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  66. Allam, M.F., A.S. del Castillo and R.F.C. Navajas, 2002. Smoking and Parkinson's disease: explanatory hypothesis. Int. J. Neurosci., 112: 851-854.
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  67. Allam, M.F., A.S. Del Castillo, C. Diaz-Molina and R.F. Navajas, 2002. Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis: identification of risk factors. Scand. J. Inf. Dis., 34: 819-822.
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  68. Allam, M.F., A.S. Del Castillo and R.F. Navajas, 2002. Smoking and Parkinson's disease. Eur. J. Neurol., 9: 315-316.
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  69. Allam, M.F., 2002. Transdermal nicotine in PD: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Neurology, 58: 1133-1133.
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  70. Allam, M.F., 2002. Smoking and PD in twins. Neurology, 59: 1821-1822.
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  71. Allam, M.F., 2002. Are incinerator workers exposed to PCDDs and PCDFs? Occup. Environ. Med., 59: 649-649.
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  72. Allam, M.F. and R.A. Lucena, 2002. Breast cancer and PCBs: true or false association? Eur. J. Cancer Prev., 10: 539-540.
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  73. Lucena, R.A., M.F. Allam, I.H. Costabeber, M.L. Villarejo and R.F. Navajas, 2001. Breast cancer risk factors: PCB congeners. Eur. J. Cancer Prev., 10: 117-119.
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  74. Helmy, M.A., H.A. Ahmed and M.F. Allam, 2001. Thoracoscopic sympathectomy for treatment of hyperhidrosis: surgical experience and results of 30 cases. J. Egypt Soc. Parasitol., 4: 201-203.
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  75. Helmy, M.A., H.A. Ahmed and M.F. Allam, 2001. Thoracoscopic sympathectomy for treatment of hyperhidrosis surgical experience and results of 30 cases. J. Egypt. Soc. Parasitol., 31: 835-842.
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  76. Allam, M.F., J. de Irala-Estevez, R.F.C. Navajas, A.S. del Castillo, J.S. Hoashi, M.B. Pankovich and J.R. Liceaga, 2001. Factors associated with the condoning of female genital mutilation among university students. Public Health, 115: 350-355.
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  77. Allam, M.F. and R.A. Lucena, 2001. Aetiology of sex differences in colorectal cancer. Eur. J. Cancer Prev., 10: 299-300.
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  78. Abdel-Rahman, A.G., M.F. Allam, M.T. Mansour and M.A. Mustafa, 2001. PAH-DNA adducts in a petrol refinery in Egypt. Eur. J. Cancer Prev., 10: 469-472.
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  79. Kotb, M.M., A.K. Khella and M.F. Allam, 1999. Evaluation of the effectiveness of routine measles vaccination: case-control study. J. Egypt. Public Health Assoc., 74: 59-68.
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  80. Allam, M.F.A., J. de Irala-Estevez, R.F.C. Navajas, J.S. Hoashi, M.B. Pankovich, J.R. Liceaga and A.S. del Castillo, 1999. Student's Knowledge and attitudes about female circumcision in Egypt. N. Engl. J. Med., 341: 1552-1553.
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