Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Morbidity and Mortality in the State of Georgia

On the other hand, the causes of STD’s are probably growing by the numbers. Almost 1 million people die of AIDs/HIV each year. Due to recent history of STD’s the sickness was only in one part of the

Casey Toner from AL.COM writes, Sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in Alabama are nearly double the national average (2014). STDs cost the United States an estimated 15.6 billion dollars a year and is one of the most commonly reported diseases. Adolescents, persons of color, and MSM (Males having sex with males) are at the greatest risk for acquiring STDs. The CDC reports that half of all reported STDs are acquired by adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24.

Sexually transmitted infections are a very current, modern day health care issue. These infections are passed during unprotected genital, anal or oral sex. There are sometimes symptoms of the various infections however there are some infections that can also be symptom free and therefore can go undetected for quite some time. Young people in the UK typically aged 15-24 have the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections. There is a link between this age group and those living in socioeconomically deprived areas, suggesting these particular regions need better and easier access to healthcare services in order to detect, treat and avoid further spreading and damage caused by the infections. Raising awareness of the causes of each infection and symptoms is vital. The most common types of infections are: Chlamydia, Genital herpes and warts, gonorrhea,

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

This journal evaluates the epidemiology of sexually transmitted diseases disparities of African-American in the united states in comparison to white communities. This study focuses on disparities for African American because of the massive diseases of bacterial sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis that the African American communities face. Most of the US population is either white or African American. This journal focuses on African American communities instead of African Americans because of the many diversities in the US African American population. Studies took from the Northeast, South, West and Midwest

Wysocki, 2015 estimated that half of all people in the United States will have contracted a sexually transmitted disease in their lifetime. Numerous young women under age 25 haven’t been screened and are asymptotic. Infections impact individuals of all economic levels and backgrounds. Three sexually transmitted diseases are required to be reported by physicians to public health officials. These three are syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. African American and Latinos have barriers which increase rates of sexually transmitted diseases (Sutton, 2012).

most county in the state, has 1,534 Chlamydia cases per 100,000 population. This is nearly three

Communicable diseases are a major concern ranging from local issues to global issues. Communicable diseases are diseases that are spread from one person to another or from an animal to a person. The transmission often happens via airborne viruses or bacteria, but also through blood or other bodily fluid. They are of major concern due to the health issues that are brought and the complications involved if not treated. This paper explores Miami Dade County communicable diseases that are mostly common. These diseases are hepatitis, tuberculosis, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. The incidence rates are given and some are even compared to the nationwide numbers. Age differences may show higher rates or lower rates. It appears that most

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continue to compromise the health of thousands of Americans daily, predominantly adolescents. According to the World Health Organization (2013), approximately one million Americans acquire an STD every day. Although the percentage of adolescents who have had sexual intercourse has declined since the 1990’s, those who have had sex are less likely to use any form of contraception, thus placing them at greater risk of acquiring an STD (Department of Health and Human Services [DHHS], 2015). Of the many STDs that are prevalent in the United States, chlamydia is one of the most commonly reported STDs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2011). Undiagnosed or untreated chlamydia can cause many health problems including cervicitis, urethritis, and can advance to severe health issues such as pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy (CDC, 2011).

Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterium that is now recognized as the most prevalent and among the most damaging of all sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) seen in the United States today (Thompson, n.d.). There are various factors that place college students at a higher risk of acquiring Chlamydia such as: race, age, gender, and environmental factors. The increase in the number of cases that are being reported is direct reflection of the success of the free to low cost testing programs that are available for college students at their college campus and community. Lastly, further research is essential in order to verify the efficacy and effectiveness of instituted educational programs and a correlation with higher awareness and education leads to a reduction of Chlamydia incidence and prevalence in the future.

Syphilis is also a bacteria disease that progress through stages. If this does not be treated it can be deadly. This disease began to rise in 2000. The disease double in gay men in 199 (4%) to (10%) in 2004. This disease is most in urban areas. Also in china 15% of women mostly prostitution is affected with disease. I agree to target certain groups to help decrease this disease, because this is a serious STD even though all of them are this one seem to have the most problems.

The lack of difference in the rates of repeat gonorrhea infection by region of birth might be attributable to access of care. In the U.S. Army, all active duty personnel have access to free medical care. In this regard, African-American personnel, who are from the south and are low-income before military service, would then have higher health care access. This may result in rates of repeat gonorrhea infection being similar by region of birth after joining the U.S. Army. Another possibility is that region of birth is a key determinant of gonorrhea incidence, but not for repeat infections, and other behavioral, biological, and socio-cultural factors may influence the risk of repeat infection among women. Newmand and Berman (2008), report

In Australia even though safe and effective treatments are available for many sexually transmitted infections (STI), there has been a steady increase in cases of gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis in the last five years.

The state of Georgia is still ranked high for the many HIV/AIDS reported cases.  HIV?AIDS affected gays, teenager and especially African-American women because little is known about family planning. Even though HIV is not considered the primary cause of death for Americans, it is considered the leading cause of death for particular age groups.  The HIV/AIDS budget has decrease and many services had been reduced. Many programs and organization in Georgia like the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are developing ways to minimize the spread of this disease, with a requirement of a new approach on prevention, treatments, testing and education those living with HIV often. Not many people living with HIV know the knowledge of transmission

In addition, the sex lives of older adults was long ignored and lacked in study, but is receiving the attention due to some astounding statistics. Rates of STDs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have doubled for the older people in their fifties, sixties, seventies in the past decade due to the lack of information