STDs in The US Are Dramatically Increasing, And There's a Key Factor to Blame
www.sciencealert.com
Reported cases of many types of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) went up in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the frequency of screenings decreased, an official report said Tuesday.
  • yxzi@lemmy.ml
    8·
    3 years ago

    “Factors blamed for the spike include reduced frequency of in-person healthcare services resulting in less screening; diversion of health workers from STD work to respond to the COVID pandemic; STD test and lab supply shortages; and lapses in health insurance due to unemployment.”

    Might apply to other diseases as well then

    • AgreeableLandscape@lemmy.ml
      1·
      3 years ago

      Interesting. I was totally expecting that factor to be reduced access to barrier-type contraceptives thanks to all the Republican bullshit.