The number of common STIs caught among the over 65s jumped by 20% in two years – from 2,280 in 2017 to 2748 in 2019.
The LGA is calling on the Chancellor to commit to support the rise in demand for sexual health care in the fiscal statement on Thursday.
‘This is unsustainable and risks a reversal in the encouraging fall in some STIs and potential increases in unwanted pregnancies. ‘Cuts to spending on sexual health, as with other areas of public health expenditure, are a false economy.
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