Below are statistics released by the CDC (United States Center for Disease Control) in regards to STD and STI infection in 2008. It is important to note that even if you do not fall into a “higher risk” category as defined by the CDC below, if you are engaging in any sort of sexual activity, you are at risk for STDs. Click here to learn more about STDs and your potential risk.
In 2008, more than 1.5 million total cases of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea reported to the CDC.
The largest number of reported cases for both Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in 2008 was among girls between 15-19 years of age, followed closely by young women 20 to 24 years of age.
Racial minorities continue to face severe disparities across all three reportable STD’s, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, & Syphilis. African-Americans, especially young African American women, are the most heavily affected. Young African-American women face significantly higher rates of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infection than any other group, while the highest rates of Syphilis infection in the US are among African-American men.
Chlamydia remains the most commonly reported infectious disease in the United States, across all ethnicities. There were more than 1.2 million cases of Chlamydia reported to the CDC in 2008.
There were 336,742 cases of Gonorrhea reported to the CDC in 2008.
In 2008, the Syphilis rate among women increased 36% from the previous year, proving that STD infections are on the rise.
