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A new National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee will examine: the epidemiological dimensions of sexually transmitted Infections (STIs) in the United States; the economic burden associated with STIs; current public health strategies and programs to prevent and control STIs; and barriers in the healthcare system and insurance coverage associated with the prevention and treatment of STIs.
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One in five people in the United States had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) on any given day in 2018, totaling nearly 68 million estimated infections. STIs are often asymptomatic (especially in women) and are therefore often undiagnosed and unreported. Untreated STIs can have severe health co...
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Strengthening Support for Parents and Guardians is Needed to Address Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Youth
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Structural Interventions Are a Key Opportunity to Address STIs
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Digital Technology and Media Experts From Public and Private Sectors Should Collaborate to Leverage Technology and Media for STI Prevention and Control
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The STI Workforce Needs Support and Expansion To Meet the Needs of the Nation
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Biomedical Interventions Can Help Accelerate National Progress in Reducing STIs
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