• @yxzi@lemmy.ml
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    2 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
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      12 years ago

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