Despite a plethora of public service announcements admonishing the populace to practice safe sex, the rate of sexually transmitted diseases continues on an uninterrupted upward trajectory, according to federal government researchers and data collectors.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says individuals between the ages of 15 and 24 represent half of the new STD cases. Women under 25 are recommended to be tested for chlamydia every year.
The STDs that are most common includes chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. Consistent condom use and practicing monogamy can decrease the likelihood of catching an STD.
Here are the 10 states where the CDC says it’s easiest to catch an STD.
8. Texas: 494 per 100,000 have chlamydia. It ranks 13th in gonorrhea and 6th in syphillis transmissions.
7. Illinois: 526 per 100,000 have chlamydia. It ranks 10th in gonorrhea and 8th in syphillis transmissions.
6. Arkansas: 565 per 100,000 have chlamydia. It ranks 7th in gonorrhea and 9th in syphillis transmissions.
5. South Carolina: 580 per 100,000 have chlamydia. It ranks 4th in gonorrhea and 13th in syphillis transmission rates.
4. Alabama: 637 per 100,000 have chlamydia. It ranks 3rd in gonorrhea and 15th in syphillis transmission rates.
3. Georgia: 534 per 100,000 have chlamydia. It ranks 5th in gonorrhea and 1st in syphillis transmissions.
2. Mississippi: 774 per 100,000 have chlamydia. It ranks 1st in gonorrhea and 11th in syphillis transmissions.
1. Louisiana: 597 per 100,000 have chlamydia. It ranks 2nd in gonorrhea and 3rd in syphillis transmissions.
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