STD
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Increase in Montana
By admin - Posted on April 22nd, 2008
April 21, 2008 -- Newly-released data from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) indicates the number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Montana has increased over the last three years.
According to 2007 state data, chlamydia was the most commonly reported STD in Montana. In 2007, 2,757 cases of chlamydia were reported in 2007, compared to 2,368 in 2005.
In addition, nearly 75 percent of all infections in 2007 were diagnosed in individuals 15 to 24 years of age.
April is ‘National STD Awareness Month’ to draw attention to the problem and encourage prevention. » read more »
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