Flagellation a health risk

From: Filipino Reporter | Date: April 4, 2002 | Copyright information


Filipino Reporter

04-04-2002

Flagellation, an accepted Filipino ritual of penance for grievous sins,
could also be a health risk for those who practice it the Department of
Health (DOH) has warned.

A flagellant's wounds, if not cleaned properly, could be infected with
tetanus, according to DOH Secretary Manuel Dayrit.

Tetanus is caused by a germ that enters the body through a cut or wound. It
causes severely painful muscle spasms, and l...

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