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Originally Published 5 months ago — by TMZ
Mississippi is experiencing a severe outbreak of STDs, with extremely high rates of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, leading health officials to declare an epidemic and urging residents to get tested and take preventive measures.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WSOC TV
The Carolinas are among the top states in the U.S. for STD rates, with North Carolina and South Carolina ranking 7th and 8th respectively, and Mecklenburg County identified as a significant hotspot, highlighting ongoing public health challenges in the region.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by AL.com
Alabama ranks sixth in the U.S. for the highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), with a total rate of 952.3 per 100,000 residents, according to U.S. News & World Report. While gonorrhea rates have decreased, syphilis rates have nearly doubled. The Alabama Department of Public Health attributes the high STD rates to a lack of information and resources, and recommends regular testing, condom use, and open communication with partners to prevent the spread of STDs. Nationally, STD rates have slightly decreased, with a 2% drop in total cases from the previous year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by AL.com
Alabama ranks sixth among U.S. states with the highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to data from 2021. The state's total STD rate is 989.6 per 100,000 residents, with chlamydia and gonorrhea being the most prevalent. Mississippi tops the list, followed by Louisiana, Alaska, South Carolina, and South Dakota. Nationally, STD cases have been increasing, with over 2.5 million reported in 2021, and the national rate experiencing a 6% increase from the previous year.