Sexual Health and Disease in Lubbock: The Duty of Public Health - LubbockOnline.com

  • By labradle
  • April 29, 2013

Sexual Transmitted Diseases (STD) have always been a part of society. Biological drives and desires can lead to poor choices and life-long consequence. Effective education and treatment has often been lessened by stereotypes and ignorance. Discomfort with public conversation has hampered outreach programs designed to bring people knowledge and relief.

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