If a Reykjaviker offers you a "Reykjavik Handshake," don't accept it.
Iceland, for the tenth year in a row, has topped European countries for the number of chlamydia cases.
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| https://www.internations.org/iceland-expats/guide/living-in-iceland-15712/healthcare-education-and-safety-in-iceland-3 |
According to The Reykjavik Grapevine, "2,179 cases of chlamydia were diagnosed in Iceland last year, marking a 14% increase from 2012" This is in a country of 320,000 people. That's .6% of the country.
Now.... before you get all scared and keep yourself from having any fun while in Iceland. It may not be as bad as it seems. These high numbers could also be due to the high-quality healthcare and extensive testing done.
Just remember, better safe than sorry.
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