Chlamydia In America

This chart above shows the magnitude of how STDs affect adolescents and young adults. When broken down, between 2015-2016 among 15-19 years the rate of reported cases of chlamydia increased 4.0% (1,854.2 to 1,929.2 per 100,000), those 20-24 years rate increased 1.9% (2,594.5 to 2,643.8 per 100,000), and the age-specific rate of chlamydia in 2016 among 15-19 was 1,929.2 per 100,000 and among 20-24 was 2,643.8 per 100,000 (2016 Sexually, 2017). Which shows that chlamydia cases are highest among adolescents and young adults aged 15-24 years. Also, between 2015-2016 Gonorrhea rates reported increased 11.3% age 15-19 years, 20-24 years 10.9%, and for primary and secondary syphilis rates increased 13.0% age 15-19 and 8.1% for age 20-24 (2016

HPV is so common in the United States that nearly all men and women will contract the virus at some point during life (Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2017). In the United States, in 2008, it is reported that 3.2 million, or one in four adolescent women, ages 14 to 19 have had or have an STD (Kostas-Polston et al., 2012). The rate of HPV cases has only increased since 2008. The prevalence of a genital infection with any HPV type was 42.5% among United States during 2013–2014 (CDC, 2017). The incidence of HPV in the United States is about 14 million people each year.

Chlamydia is a sexual transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which is passed during sexual contact. Chlamydia is the most reported STD in the United States. Chlamydia affects males and females, but females have higher rates of contracting chlamydia. Rates of reported cases of chlamydia in the united states in 2014 in adolescent’s males age 15-19 were

Over one million cases of Chlamydia were reported to the CDC in 2013. Despite this large number of reports it actually was a decrease by 1.5% since 2012 (CDC, 2014). Epidemiology statistics showed an increase in reported syphilis, including congenital. Other sexually transmitted diseases can pose higher risks for acquiring HIV. According to new studies, HIV is growing faster in populations that are over 50 versus 40 years and younger (BenRose, 2014). Factors may play a role in this such as higher divorce rates, new medications, and safe sex measures. Therefore, it is important for the healthcare provider screen for sexual activity and any change in sexual partners to provide routine testing when necessary and education on preventive

There is no doubt that Englewood is in high risk of Chlamydia infection, especially when data shows that confirmed cases have progressively increased since 2000. According to The Center for Impact Research (2004), Englewood has a dominant female population with 55% of its residents being female. In addition, the Center for Impact Research (2004) mentions that 36% of its residents are 18 years of age and under. As the CDC’s Sexually Transmitted Diseases Surveillance Report (2011) states, “young people aged 15–24 years acquire nearly half of all new STDs. Compared with older adults, sexually active adolescents aged 15–19 years and young adults

The reason I chose this topic for research is because of the large number of women in our state who are in potential danger because of this reticence to address sex. According to data provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), “Females between 15-24 years of age comprised 53 percent of all diagnosed chlamydia cases” (TDSHS, 2014). Along with high numbers of chlamydia, “…gonorrhea…like chlamydia, the majority of cases were among youth 15 to 24 years old” (TDSHS, 2014). The significance of this is felt in the effects that untreated gonorrhea and chlamydia can have on the reproductive system. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) “is an infection of a Woman’s Reproductive organs” (CDC PID, 2014). The CDC states that one of the causes of PID is untreated STDs like the aforementioned ones (CDC PID, 2014). The CDC also states that “1 in 8 women with a history of PID experience difficulties getting pregnant” due to the damage PID can cause to the reproductive organs (CDC PID,

The tenacity of chlamydia as a notable health outcome affecting young Australians (age group defined as 15 – 24 year olds) and its unremitting growth over the past decade, help characterise and identify it as a prominent public health issue.

Chlamydia testing is quick, easy and painless. A urine sample is the most common method of testing for infection with chlamydia. It is also possible to have a swab test. This involves wiping a sterile cotton swab around the infected area (usually the genitals, although it may be the rectum, mouth or eyes in a small number of cases). The tests are extremely reliable when carried out by a doctor or nurse at a clinic, and will detect the vast majority of chlamydia cases.

STDs place a significant economic strain on the U.S. healthcare system. According to CDC conservatively estimates, the lifetime cost of treating eight of the most common STDs contracted in just one year is $15.6 billion (2013). Each year, more than “$1 billion in direct and indirect costs are expended on Chlamydia infections in the United States. Many of these costs result from the management of women with PID and its complications” (Thompson, n.d.). Further growth in the economic burden of chlamydial infections will occur as these infections become more prevalent. Although chlamydia screening is expanding, many women who are at risk are still not being tested, thus,

Bacterial STD Chlamydia is a STD that is found in many young people. Juvenile that was in detention centers was found with 15.6% of STD. Women from the age 15 to 24 that visit the family planning clinic was found with the disease was 3%. This the most infected

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacterial infection that can be transmitted during sexual contact with an infected person through vaginal anal or oral sex (REF) Symptoms are usually mild and tend to go unnoticed and this is why it Is known as the silent disease (simms 2006) Chlamydia infection can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease; (PID) which is the most preventable cause of infertility (Paavonen and eggert-kruse 1999) and affects around 10-40% of women (Health protection Agency 2009) (HPA). During an episode of PID bacteria can move into the upper reproductive tract and cause the uterus, fallopian tubes and surrounding areas to become swollen and scarred (RISSER AND RISSER 2007). Repeated episodes of PID increase the risk of infertility and ectopic pregnancy and can be more difficult for a woman to become pregnant because her eggs are unable to pass through easily. (SIMMS 2006) It is estimated that 1 in every 10 women with PID become infertile. Although blocked and damaged tubes can sometimes be treated, where this is not possible some woman may consider a procedure called in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to have children. This involves surgically removing eggs from a woman's ovaries and fertilising them before planting the eggs back into the woman's womb.(OAKESHOTT AND KERRY ET AL 2010).

The most common sexually transmitted infection is Chlamydia. About three million people are infected yearly (Shoquist & Stafford, 2004). It is especially common among teens and young adults. As is the case with many sexually transmitted infections, Chlamydia often has no symptoms and over half of the people infected have no idea they have anything to worry about (Shoquist & Stafford, 2004). Chlamydia can infect the genitals, eyes, and throat (Friedman & Skancke, 2009). Symptoms, when present, include painful or burning urination, discolored discharge, and uncomfortable swelling (Sutton, 2006). If Chlamydia is left untreated, it can lead to the inability to produce offspring in both males and females (Shoquist & Stafford, 2004).

The call for better chlamydia trachomatis (CT) screening programs is neither a new idea nor has been ignored by public health officials. Labelled as a ‘Hidden Epidemic’ by the CDC, North America has seen a rise in prevalence of CT infections over the past decade despite increased promotion of safe sex practices. According to the WHO, CT is the most common bacterial infection in the world, resulting 92 million new infections per year1 and is currently the most common notifiable disease in both Canada and the United States.2,3 The greatest burden of disease is observed among youth aged 15-24 with infection tending to trace societal fissures as certain geographic regions and marginalized populations face

The more frequent occurrence of STDs in the younger generations are also based upon the multiple barriers in retrieving the benefits in STD prevention services which includes the lack of health insurance or inability to pay, no transportation, embarrassment of the services in the facilities, and worries of discretion. (STDs) According to the US Department of Health and Human Service, twenty five percent of sexually active adolescents have already obtained an STD. (Parillo) The severity of the issue is approached with the control strategies and educational strategies. In which these educational strategies are more effective when it involves a big health educational program that is provided to our minors. The young populations that are particularly affected by STDs are the young women with a low income for it is easier for a female to receive an STD compared to men. And with those women having a low income, they are not able to access the services that are being provided to them. Today, four in ten sexually active adolescent girls have obtained an STD that can cause infertility and death; also two thirds of adolescent boys have HIV diagnoses.

One in four teens are diagnosed with STDs every year in the united states. There are 41,731,233 teens in the united states, so that is roughly 10,432,808.25 kids receiving STDs in the united states every year. With fewer than half of high schools and only a fifth of middle schools teaching all 26 topics recommended by the Centers for Disease Control Team(2015), these numbers shouldn’t be surprising. The majority of teens in the United States are taught that abstinence is the only way to prevent pregnancy or STDs, but in today's society temptation is very prevalent. In the United States 46% of high school age kids have had sex Conklin (2014), and represent 50% of all the new STDs dosomething.org(2014). It is