““We don’t know where this is coming from,” said Dr. Charles Rogers, assistant professor in the Public Health Division of the University of Utah School of Medicine whose specialty is addressing the racial inequalities in healthcare”
In other words a fake scientist who looks for evidence for politically based pre-determined conclusions.
It’s no wonder he knows nothing.
"....whose specialty is addressing the racial inequalities in healthcare”
Can't do science with political blinders.
The author's political views appear to align with the researchers so the geographic 'hot spots' seem to be based on coarse demographics.
Were there more detailed data in the study? Is there a correlation with the documented huge increases in venereal diseases in young men, drug users, etc.?