STD/STI Statistics Flashcards
1
Q
Approximately how many Americans in five have an STD/STI? What aspect of STD’s/STI’s makes this statistic important?
A
1 in 5
Many STD/STI cases are undiagnosed. So, patients are unaware they’re infected and unknowingly pass on their infection.
2
Q
How many STI infections were there in the US in 2018? How many new STI infections were there in the US in 2018
A
68 million infections
26 million new infections
3
Q
Which age group contracted almost half of new STI infections in the US?
A
Ages 15 - 24 years
4
Q
Which STD’s/STI’s are reportable in all 50 states of the US?
A
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
HIV
Syphilis
