Healthbeat reports a 9% decline in STIs in 2024, but data limitations suggest caution in interpreting this trend. Congenital syphilis cases rise.
Sexually transmitted diseases remain a persistent public health challenge in America: there were approximately 2.5 million new STD cases reported in 2023 alone, driven by sharp disparities across age, race, and region. Cases also tend to peak during the summer, when increased travel and social activity drive higher transmission. A new analysis from Invigor Medical identifies the U.S. counties and states with the highest STD infection rates. Researchers focused on four key infections—Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and HIV—analyzing the latest CDC surveillance data available.
Sexually transmitted diseases remain a persistent public health challenge in America: there were approximately 2.5 million new STD cases reported in 2023 alone, driven by sharp disparities across age, race, and region. Cases also tend to peak during the summer, when increased travel and social activity drive higher transmission. A new analysis from Invigor Medical identifies the U.S. counties and states with the highest STD infection rates. Researchers focused on four key infections—Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and HIV—analyzing the latest CDC surveillance data available.
LANCASTER — The North Country Reproductive Freedom Action Committee, is hosting a “Get Out the Vote” event on Friday, Nov. 4 to spotlight the …
