Alcohol abuse ‘fuels sexual disease rise’

ALCOHOL abuse is fuelling the record rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a leading expert warned yesterday.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2003 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

Dr Mary Horgan, an expert in infectious diseases, said: "Alcohol abuse is a major problem in getting people to practise safe sex."

She said those aged between 20 and 29 were most at risk.

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