AMERICA'S STD CRISIS: Cases of Syphilis and HIV spike as condom usage plummets
WASHINGTON, DC, WASHINGTON: US health officials are now calling for urgent measures of prevention and treatment amidst the staggering rise in cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This comes after infection rates were on a steady rise over several years, with a chief cause of concern being the decline in people using condoms.
On Monday, September 19, Dr Leandro Mena of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, "It is imperative that we work to rebuild, innovate, and expand (STD) prevention in the US." The Daily Mail also reports that in 2021, the rate of increase of syphilis was 26%, highest since 1991, with the highest cases recorded in 1948. Similarly, HIV saw a 16% hike in comparison to last year. The sharp rise in STDs also comes amid the recent outbreak of monkeypox.
