In the past eight years, rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in San Luis Obispo County have nearly doubled, and studies show that Cal Poly plays a huge role in the increase.
Rise of STIs highlights importance of a dialogue with sexual partners
As an at-risk population, Cal Poly students can be carriers for undiagnosed STIs.
HIV and other STIs on the rise in SLO
A steady increase in cases of other STIs in San Luis Obispo County could point to increased vulnerability to HIV