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International News Republic of Korea: Sexual Diseases SpreadingOctober 6, 2004 Sexually transmitted infections are increasingly spreading among young Koreans, the Welfare and Health Ministry said Monday. A report by the ministry found that 14,963 people under age 19 had an STI in 2003, up 17.3 percent from 12,752 in 2002. The report said males accounted for 54.5 percent of the STIs. Committee member Yu Phil-u said the rapidly increasing rates are due to a lack of proper sex education for students. STIs among people over age 60 also increased by 10.7 percent, from 13,063 in 202 to 14,467 last year. Korea Times 10.05.04  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. |
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