Chief Doctor of Vitebsk regional clinical STI clinics Viktor Spiridonov was against the high price of condoms.

"Price monitoring conducted by our experts during the raid prevention, showed that many commercial enterprises put on condoms high trade margins, limiting the availability of these products to consumers. One should realize that in the first instance to the consumers of this product is the youth , whose income is not very high, "- said Viktor Spiridonov.

Even worse, in his view, the situation of entertainment, where the price of condoms simply rolls over and is comparable to the cost of certain alcoholic beverages. Viktor Spiridonov urged leaders at all retailers, entertainment, reduce the price of condoms. "Get the same income may be at the expense of a higher turnover of goods, as in this case, we are primarily talking about maintaining the health of young people. We stand for a democratic price for these products," - he stressed.

Chief venereal region noted that prevention of diseases transmitted infections (STIs), continues to be a problematic character. "Our own surveys show that young people have little knowledge of how infection prevention methods and the serious consequences of STDs. Many of them, for various reasons, including because of the high cost of condoms is simply irresponsible to the issue of preserving the health and the health of their partners, "- the source stated.

He also reminded that the society provided full access to information about the problem of STIs. It can easily be found online, get medical institutions. All questions on the condition of anonymity to answer specialists clinic. It works, "hotline", the anonymous account. The site contains all the necessary information, you can ask qualified professionals. Clinic staff also perform regularly with thematic lectures at schools, universities and vocational training institutions, conduct training seminars for educators, interior, appear in the media, participate in regional preventive actions.

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