Sexually Transmitted Diseases

STDs are infectious organisms that are transmitted primarily through sexual activity. STD prevention is essential to maintaining reproductive health.¹

Objectives

Baseline*

Progress Toward Target

Target*

Assessment is final

Reduce chlamydia infections among young women (ages 15-24)

Reduce gonorrhea incidence among men under 30

Reduce gonorrhea incidence among women under 30

Reduce domestic transmission of primary and secondary syphilis

Reduce the reported congenital syphilis incidence rate

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Progress Toward Target

*Figures shown are a mix of counts, percentages, rates, and ratios. Click the Objective statement for more information about the corresponding measure.

Exceeding Target

At/Making progress toward Target

Not progressing toward Target

Negative progression toward Target

Regular sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening, early detection, and consistent treatment for STDs are all essential to maintaining sexual health. Some of the most common STDs are gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia. Many STDs are asymptomatic, but when left untreated, can cause serious health problems including infertility in both men and women, life-threatening congenital problems in newborns, and STD-related cancers. STDs also increase a person's risk for HIV.

Final Assessment

None of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases targets were achieved by 2020.

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Reference:

Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Healthy People 2020. 5/27/21

Official Site of The State of New Jersey

Healthy NJ 2020