STD Statistics - 2016
Summary
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From 2006-2016, the chlamydia rate increased by 71%.
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From 2015-2016, the rate of gonorrhea increased by 25%.
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From 2015-2016, the rates of reported syphilis increased by 30%.
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Minnesota has seen a resurgence of syphilis over the past decade, with men who have sex with men and those co-infected with HIV being especially impacted. However, the number of females is near the record high for the last decade.
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Between 2015 and 2016, early syphilis cases increased by 29%. Men who have sex with men comprised 77% of all male cases in 2016; cases among women are continuing to remain high.
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- Persons of color continue to be disproportionately affected by STDs.
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STD rates are highest in the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. However, chlamydia and gonorrhea cases in the Twin Cities suburbs and Greater Minnesota account for 61% of the reported cases in 2016.
Data Release Webinar
- Highlights from the STD, HIV and Hepatitis C Surveillance Reports, 2016 (PDF)
- Highlights from the STD, HIV and Hepatitis C Surveillance Reports, 2016, with audio narration (PPT)
Surveillance Report
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STD Surveillance Report, 2016 (PDF)
A series of graphs, maps and text that describe the STD epidemic in Minnesota over time.
STD Surveillance Report, 2016 (PPT)