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Body Piercing (Copyright © Nemours Foundation)

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Publication Year: 2008
Type: Online publication
Language: English
Website: http://www.kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=girlshealth&lic=175&cat_id=20438&article_set=22117&ps=204

Body art has become so popular in the past few years that it's hard to walk down the street, go to the mall, or watch TV without seeing someone with a piercing or a tattoo. This publication explains what body piercing is, what safety concerns you should have, and potential health risks.

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This publication is available only on the Internet.

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Wilmington DE 19803

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