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Timothy A. Roberts and Sheryl A. Ryan
Tattooing and High-Risk Behavior in Adolescents
Pediatrics 2002; 110: 1058-1063 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
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[Read P3R] Tattoos and STD Risk: Naval Intelligence
William R. Phillips   (27 February 2003)

Tattoos and STD Risk: Naval Intelligence 27 February 2003
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William R. Phillips,
Clinical Professor of Family Medicine
University of Washington

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Re: Tattoos and STD Risk: Naval Intelligence

wphllps{at}u.washington.edu William R. Phillips

The recent report by Taylor and Ryan (1) confirms the associations between tattoos and sexual activity and other high-risk behaviors in adolescents. These findings suggest that tattoos are visual markers of STD risk in this group. Fashion in tattoos may have changed, but there is still clinical utility in the adage: Where there’s an anchor, there’s a chancre.

William R. Phillips, MD, MPH Seattle, WA

1. Roberts TA, Ryan SA. Tattooing and high-risk behavior in adolescents. Pediatrics 2002 Dec;110(6):1058-63.