STIs

Condom use among teens in ‘alarming decline,’ WHO says as STI rates rise – National

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Condom use among teens in ‘alarming decline,’ WHO says as STI rates rise – National

A rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies are top of mind for the World Health Organization after it released a new report showing condom use among adolescents has been on an “alarming decline” in the past decade. The data, published Thursday, comes from a survey of more than 242,000 15-year-olds across 42 … Read more

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Killing 2.5 Million People Every Year Globally: UN

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Killing 2.5 Million People Every Year Globally: UN

HIV, viral hepatitis epidemics and STIs continue to pose public health challenges. A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) is raising alarms. Millions of people worldwide are dying each year (around 2.5 million) from diseases like HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). One particular STI, syphilis, is spreading rapidly. New cases … Read more