| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10471518 | Social Science & Medicine | 2012 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
⺠This paper analyzes the relationship between same-sex marriage laws and sexually transmitted infections in the United States. ⺠Laws banning same-sex marriage are unrelated to gonorrhea rates, a proxy for risky heterosexual behavior. ⺠There may be a modest positive association between same-sex marriage bans and syphilis, a proxy for risky homosexual behavior. ⺠Laws permitting same-sex marriage are unrelated to either gonorrhea or syphilis. ⺠Evidence suggests that same-sex marriage laws reflect social attitudes toward gays.
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Authors
Andrew M. Francis, Hugo M. Mialon, Handie Peng,