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News Briefs Ireland: Sexually Transmitted Infection Figures Spark Plea for Safe SexFebruary 7, 2003 A report from the National Disease Surveillance Center says the number of people contracting STDs increased by 10 percent over a six-month period in Ireland last year. Syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia showed the sharpest rise. Between January and June, there were 2,440 cases of STDs, with the majority -- 1,299 -- among men. The highest incidence, almost 29 percent, was within the 20- to 29-year-old group, followed by those ages 30-39. Dr. Mary Cronin, the center's specialist in public health medicine, said factors contributing to the rise in reported STDs included increased testing for chlamydia and greater public and professional awareness. Irish News 02.04.03  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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