The National Coalition of STD Directors claims that the US is facing a "out-of-control" outbreak of sexually transmitted diseases.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an annual statistics report on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in January, which coincided with the warning. The opening sentence of the web notification expresses the frustration of public health professionals.

"Yet again," the CDC website claimed, "more than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the United States."

Chlamydia, which has held the top rank for several years, was the most prevalent STI in the United States in 2022. But the thing that worries health experts the most is the recent increase in syphilis cases.

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According to CDC data, syphilis cases of all stages have increased by 80 percent in the past five years. Data from the CDC show that during the previous five years, cases of syphilis at all stages had grown by 80%.

While STIs are typically associated with adults, newborns might also be at risk from syphilis. Congenital syphilis is the term used to describe syphilis that a child receives from the mother during pregnancy or birth. Over 3,700 of these instances were formally documented in the US in 2022. That represents a 937 percent rise in only ten years.

The health of infants across the country is at risk due to the alarming reality that cases of early-stage syphilis are rising at a rate of about 10% annually. Congenital syphilis cases in the United States have risen by 31% in a single year.&nbsp;

Tragically, 282 stillbirths and infant deaths in 2022 were caused by these infections, according to Laura Bachmann, the director of the CDC's STD prevention division. Experts believe that timely syphilis testing and treatment during pregnancy may have avoided 88% of these occurrences.

The National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSDDC) issued a statement warning that "the CDC's latest STI data shows that our nation is facing a rapidly deteriorating public health crisis with real lives at stake."

"STIs – especially syphilis – will continue to spiral out of control until the administration and Congress provide communities with the funding they need to provide the most basic screening, treatment, and prevention services," NCSDDC added.

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The National Coalition of STD Directors claims that the US is facing a "out-of-control" outbreak of sexually transmitted diseases. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an annual statistics report on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in January, which coincided with the warning.

The National Coalition of STD Directors claims that the US is facing a "out-of-control" outbreak of sexually transmitted diseases. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an annual statistics report on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in January, which coincided with the warning. The opening sentence of the web notification expresses the frustration of public health professionals. "Yet again," the CDC website claimed, "more than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the United States." Chlamydia, which has held the top rank for several years, was the most prevalent STI in the United States in 2022. But the thing that worries health experts the most is the recent increase in syphilis cases. Also read: Scientists develop robotic 'third thumb' that can greatly boost human efficiency According to CDC data, syphilis cases of all stages have increased by 80 percent in the past five years. Data from the CDC show that during the previous five years, cases of syphilis at all stages had grown by 80%. While STIs are typically associated with adults, newborns might also be at risk from syphilis. Congenital syphilis is the term used to describe syphilis that a child receives from the mother during pregnancy or birth. Over 3,700 of these instances were formally documented in the US in 2022. That represents a 937 percent rise in only ten years. The health of infants across the country is at risk due to the alarming reality that cases of early-stage syphilis are rising at a rate of about 10% annually. Congenital syphilis cases in the United States have risen by 31% in a single year. Tragically, 282 stillbirths and infant deaths in 2022 were caused by these infections, according to Laura Bachmann, the director of the CDC's STD prevention division. Experts believe that timely syphilis testing and treatment during pregnancy may have avoided 88% of these occurrences. The National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSDDC) issued a statement warning that "the CDC's latest STI data shows that our nation is facing a rapidly deteriorating public health crisis with real lives at stake." "STIs – especially syphilis – will continue to spiral out of control until the administration and Congress provide communities with the funding they need to provide the most basic screening, treatment, and prevention services," NCSDDC added. (With inputs from agencies)

US faces sexually transmitted disease crisis as syphilis rates, infant deaths rise: Health officials

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday (December 8) that condoms would soon be made available for free for people aged between 18 and 25 years. The step is being taken to reduce unwanted pregnancies and spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Macron was talking during a health debate with youngsters in Fontaine-le-Comte, a suburb of Poitiers in western France.

"It's a small revolution for contraception," he said.

The plan to make condoms available for free follows the one that began to offer free birth control to all women under 25 years of age. In doing this, a scheme targeting under-18s was expanded to ensure that young women did not stop taking contraception just because they could not afford it.

In France, condoms are already reimbursed by national healthcare system if they are prescribed by a doctor or midwife.

On sexual education overall, "we are not very good on this subject. The reality is very, very different from the theory. It's an area where we need to much better educate our teachers", Macron said.

Macron wore a face mask at the conference, saying he was following "health ministry guidelines", as the government weighs its response to a rise in Covid cases ahead of the holidays, though so far no mask mandates have been reintroduced.

"Faced with the new spread of the epidemic... I think it's good to set an example because we don't necessarily want to return to overall mandates," he said.

Officials are urging people to wear masks in crowded venues and to get Covid vaccine booster shots as winter approaches.

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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday (December 8) that condoms would soon be made available for free for people aged between 18 and 25 years. The step is being taken to reduce unwanted pregnancies and spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday (December 8) that condoms would soon be made available for free for people aged between 18 and 25 years. The step is being taken to reduce unwanted pregnancies and spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Macron was talking during a health debate with youngsters in Fontaine-le-Comte, a suburb of Poitiers in western France. "It's a small revolution for contraception," he said. The plan to make condoms available for free follows the one that began to offer free birth control to all women under 25 years of age. In doing this, a scheme targeting under-18s was expanded to ensure that young women did not stop taking contraception just because they could not afford it. In France, condoms are already reimbursed by national healthcare system if they are prescribed by a doctor or midwife. On sexual education overall, "we are not very good on this subject. The reality is very, very different from the theory. It's an area where we need to much better educate our teachers", Macron said. Macron wore a face mask at the conference, saying he was following "health ministry guidelines", as the government weighs its response to a rise in Covid cases ahead of the holidays, though so far no mask mandates have been reintroduced. "Faced with the new spread of the epidemic... I think it's good to set an example because we don't necessarily want to return to overall mandates," he said. Officials are urging people to wear masks in crowded venues and to get Covid vaccine booster shots as winter approaches. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

France to soon make condoms free for people aged 18 to 25, says Macron

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