Reportable STDs in Young People 15-24 Years of Age, by State

Reportable STDs in Young People 15-24 Years of Age, by State

Reportable STDs in Young People 15-24 Years of Age, by State

Year   2010 2009 2008 2007 State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Regardless of race or gender, data show that sexually active adolescents and young adults are at increased risk for STDs when compared to older adults. Acknowledging disparities in STD rates is one of the first steps in empowering affected communities to focus on the problem and helping the public health community direct prevention and treatment resources appropriately.

Related Pages

• STDs in Adolescents and Young Adults From STD Surveillance, 2010
• STD Rates by Age Differences in STD rates by age