Moon Pie

Nov 18 2015, 03:15 PM

STDs On the Rise, Says CDC
http://abcnewsradioonline.com/health-news/stds-on-the-rise-says-cdc.html



iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- The number of annually reported cases of sexually transmitted disease is increasing, according to a new report, and some are increasing at an alarming rate.

According to the report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sexually transmitted syphilis is up by 15.1 percent, and syphilis transmitted from mother to infant is up by 27.5 percent. Chlamydia has increased by 2.8 percent from 2013 to 2014, while gonorrhea has increased by 5.1 percent during that same time period.

Most of the increase has been in the male population, 83 percent are from men who have sex with men. It's worth noting that syphilis, which is a disease that can cause sores on the genitals, can also make it easier to transmit and acquire HIV.

The 2014 data shows that young people between 15 and 24 account for a disproportionately high percentage of STDs; they’re getting about half of the estimated 20 million new STDs diagnosed each year.

Even with these increases, the CDC suspects the real numbers are higher, since many go undiagnosed – a particular problem in women, as it is estimated that more than 20,000 women become infertile each year due to undiagnosed STDs.

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Most of the increase has been in the male population, 83 percent are from men who have sex with men.
The 2014 data shows that young people between 15 and 24 account for a disproportionately high percentage of STDs

reddgirl64

Nov 19 2015, 01:58 PM

Funny story, my oldest start dating a young man, a few years back. She said, before we get too serious, I will need an AIDS test, a criminal background check, credit history, etc, ANNUALLY..

He said sure (any opposition, red flag)

reddgirl64

Nov 19 2015, 01:58 PM

@Snide, now you see why, I value my body highly.

Zechariah

Nov 19 2015, 11:54 PM

This may be a fact, there is lots of promiscuity and western society has become very lascivious. Being careful must take on a new meaning if one is to navigate today's sexual minefield.

reddgirl64

Nov 19 2015, 01:58 PM

Moon Pie

Nov 18 2015, 03:15 PM

STDs On the Rise, Says CDC
http://abcnewsradioonline.com/health-news/stds-on-the-rise-says-cdc.html



iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- The number of annually reported cases of sexually transmitted disease is increasing, according to a new report, and some are increasing at an alarming rate.

According to the report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sexually transmitted syphilis is up by 15.1 percent, and syphilis transmitted from mother to infant is up by 27.5 percent. Chlamydia has increased by 2.8 percent from 2013 to 2014, while gonorrhea has increased by 5.1 percent during that same time period.

Most of the increase has been in the male population, 83 percent are from men who have sex with men. It's worth noting that syphilis, which is a disease that can cause sores on the genitals, can also make it easier to transmit and acquire HIV.

The 2014 data shows that young people between 15 and 24 account for a disproportionately high percentage of STDs; they’re getting about half of the estimated 20 million new STDs diagnosed each year.

Even with these increases, the CDC suspects the real numbers are higher, since many go undiagnosed – a particular problem in women, as it is estimated that more than 20,000 women become infertile each year due to undiagnosed STDs.

Copyright © 2015, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.

When I first saw your post, I immediately said, two groups..

gays and young people..

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Most of the increase has been in the male population, 83 percent are from men who have sex with men.
The 2014 data shows that young people between 15 and 24 account for a disproportionately high percentage of STDs

I can understand the youth, their brains are solely on what's happening at that moment. Can't see past, getting it now. I don't excuse them, just understand where they're coming from.

However, the other group, is disappointing. How is it, that mature adults don't understand, that a disease, can be deadly??

Funny story, my oldest start dating a young man, a few years back. She said, before we get too serious, I will need an AIDS test, a criminal background check, credit history, etc, ANNUALLY..

He said sure (any opposition, red flag)

@Snide, now you see why, I value my body highly.