GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Dangerous Std

The most dangerous STI based on reported cases and severity is HIV, with approximately 38 million people living with the virus worldwide and 690,000 people dying from AIDS-related illnesses in 2019.

In this post, we will explore alarming statistics related to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States and globally. From the high number of reported cases for chlamydia and gonorrhea to the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and other infections, these numbers shed light on the significant impact STDs have on public health and healthcare systems. Let’s delve into the data and understand the magnitude of this pressing issue.

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"In 2018, there were more than 1.7 million reported cases of chlamydia in the United States."

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"Gonorrhea cases increased 5% to more than 580,000 - the highest number reported since 1991."

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"Approximately 37.9 million people have HIV/AIDS globally as of 2018."

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"Every minute, a young woman is infected with HIV globally."

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"Chlamydia is the most reported STD in the U.S. with 2,457,118 cases in 2019."

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"Approximately 300,000 people are infected with Lyme disease each year in the U.S."

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"Syphilis cases increased by 14% from 2018 to 2019 in the U.S., with men accounting for almost 90% of all primary and secondary syphilis cases."

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"More than 60% of chlamydia and gonorrhea were among people aged 15-24 in 2018 in the U.S."

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"Each year, untreated STDs cause infertility in at least 24,000 women in the U.S."

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"STDs are estimated to cost the U.S. healthcare system as much as $16 billion yearly."

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"Most new HIV infections in the U.S. in 2016 were transmitted from the nearly 40% of people who didn't know they were infected or were not receiving regular care."

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"Nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted infections occur every year in the US."

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"Nearly half of new STD cases occur among people aged 15-24 in the U.S."

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"1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted infection."

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"There are 376 million new infections with 1 of 4 STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis) every year globally."

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"There were 87,728 reported cases of syphilis (all stages) in 2019 in the U.S."

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"Approximately 10% of sexually active high school students reported having chlamydia or gonorrhea in 2019."

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"Syphilis passed from pregnant women to their baby increased 40% from 2017 to 2018 in the U.S."

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"HPV is so common that nearly all sexually active people will get at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives."

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"In 2017, there were nearly 232,000 cases of diseases caused by HPV — the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S."

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The statistics presented paint a stark picture of the prevalence and impact of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) both in the United States and globally. From the high number of reported cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea to the alarming rates of HIV/AIDS and syphilis, it is evident that STDs continue to pose significant public health challenges. The data highlight the need for increased awareness, education, and access to prevention and treatment services to address the growing burden of STDs on individuals and healthcare systems. Given the serious consequences such as infertility, increased healthcare costs, and transmission to newborns, efforts to combat STDs must be prioritized to protect the health and well-being of populations worldwide.

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