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G Hughes1, I Simms, P A Rogers
1PHLS AIDS and STD Centre, PHLS Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre, London. ghughes@phls.nhs.uk
Communicable Disease Report. CDR Supplement
|May 18, 1999
Summary
Genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics reported a 7% rise in diagnoses, with acute sexually transmitted infections (STIs) increasing by 9% in England between 1996-1997. This trend, particularly among young people and men who have sex with men, indicates a need for enhanced sexual health strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Genitourinary Medicine
Background:
- Genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics are the primary source for sexually transmitted infection (STI) data in England.
- Previous years (1995-1996) also showed significant increases in acute STIs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in STI diagnoses reported by GUM clinics in England between 1996 and 1997.
- To identify demographic groups most affected by rising STI rates.
Main Methods:
- Statistical analysis of diagnoses recorded in GUM clinics across England.
- Examination of trends for specific STIs including Chlamydia trachomatis, genital warts, gonorrhoea, and infectious syphilis.
Main Results:
- Overall diagnoses in GUM clinics increased by 7%, with acute STIs rising by 9% from 1996 to 1997.
- Significant increases observed in Chlamydia trachomatis (20%), genital warts (8%), gonorrhoea (5%), and infectious syphilis (26%).
- The rise in STIs was most notable among teenagers and homosexual/bisexual men, with a syphilis outbreak in Bristol contributing to the overall increase.
Conclusions:
- Despite targeted interventions, acute STI rates continue to grow, particularly in specific risk groups.
- The data suggests current sexual health education and intervention programs require re-evaluation and strengthening.
- Renewed and potentially intensified efforts are necessary to curb the rising incidence of STIs.
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