Reader: Coloradans Stay in Great Shape From Random, Unprotected Sex

A new report shows that Colorado is America's least obese state but doesn't do as well in a number of other health categories, including rates of chlamydia and binge drinking. Several of our readers had fun making connections between these results. Here are four examples. See also: Colorado Is the...
By Michael Roberts
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A new report shows that Colorado is America’s least obese state but doesn’t do as well in a number of other health categories, including rates of chlamydia and binge drinking. Several of our readers had fun making connections between these results. Here are four examples.

See also: Colorado Is the Least Obese State but 23rd in Chlamydia

Michael Howard writes:

I see absolutely no correlation between binge drinking and the high chlamydia rate in Colorado…oh wait nevermind.

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Gwen Holly writes:

We stay in shape by all that random unprotected sex we have….

Daniel Shalik writes:

I miss Colorado, sex diseases and all.

Anthony Huh writes:

I remember my first STD….

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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