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CDC reports potential slowdown in STI rates

November 15, 2024

STI rates remain high in the U.S., with more than 2.4 million cases reported in 2023, according to the latest data from CDC. However, overall cases decreased slightly by 1.8% from the previous year, suggesting a slowing of the epidemic. The report also revealed that significant disparities persist among different demographic groups.

Key findings:

• Syphilis cases increased by 1% after years of double-digit growth. Primary and secondary syphilis cases fell by 10%, marking the first substantial decline in more than two decades. Congenital syphilis cases also slowed, with only a 3% increase compared with the 30% annual increases seen in prior years.
• Gonorrhea cases decreased for the second consecutive year, declining by 7.2%.
• Chlamydia cases remained stable, with a slight decrease of less than 1%.
• Disparities were notable, with 48.2% of cases occurring among adolescents and young adults aged 15-24, and 32.4% among non-Hispanic Black or African American individuals.

Sources:

CDC. (2024, November 12). Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/sti-statistics/annual/index.html

CDC. (2024, November 12). Despite over 2 million sexually transmitted infections reported in 2023, CDC data suggest that the STI epidemic may be slowing. [News release]. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p1112-sti-slowing.html