STD’s On The Rise In Nevada

A new study reveals that STD's, sexually transmitted diseases, increased by 210% between 2000-2020 here in the state of Nevada. The increase in the rates of STD's on a national level are even more alarming for certain diseases.

According to an article written by Michelle Lambright Black on ValuePenguin.com, there are more than twenty sexually transmitted diseases, but this study focused on these five STD's: Chlamydia, Congenital Syphilis, Primary and Secondary Syphilis, Early Non-Primary Non-Secondary Syphilis, and Gonorrhea. These five STD's had the most consistent data from the the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Chlamydia is the most common STD. It affects both men and women, and is most commonly spread by having vaginal, anal or oral sex. Chlamydia rates increased by 92% nationally in this twenty-year study.

Congenital Syphilis occurs when a mother with syphilis passes the infection on to her baby either during pregnancy or during child birth. The national rates of this STD increased by 301% during the twenty year period in this study.

Early Non-Primary Non-Secondary Syphilis is an early stage of the infection when symptoms have not yet occurred. Rates for these STD's increased by 285% in the U.S.A. between 2000-2020.

Gonorrhea is the most common STD among young people. Men with this disease may experience problems with their testicles and/or prostate. Women with this STD might experience bleeding between periods, painful urination, and pelvic inflammatory disease. This disease had the lowest increase in the twenty year period, with rates rising 61% nationally.

I saved the most shocking stat in this study for last. Primary and Secondary Syphilis is more noticeable, with the main symptom being sores where the infection occurred. These sores are often painless, but if left untreated, the sores may spread to other parts of the body. If the disease is not treated at all, it can spread to the brain and nervous system. The national rate for Syphilis cases increased by an alarming 505% between 2000-2020.

What are the main reasons that STD rates have increased in Nevada and in the nation? Black's article offers this explanation: "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) points to reductions in treatment, screenings and prevention before the coronavirus pandemic. And it says STD program staff shortages have exacerbated the problem." If you would like to see all of the details in this study, CLICK HERE.

Even though STD rates have increased dramatically here in our home state, we did not have the highest rate increase in this twenty-year study. Here are the states with the biggest increases in STD's between 2000-2020:

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STD rates jumped 197% between 2000-2020 in The Mountain State, fifth highest in this study.

As we mentioned earlier, STD rates jumped 210% in The Silver State between 2000-2020, fourth highest in this study.

STD rates jumped 237% in The Treasure State between 2000-2020, third highest in this study.

STD rates jumped 291% in The Beehive State between 2000-2020, second highest in this study.

STD rates jumped a whopping 369% in The Peace Garden State between 2000-2020, the highest in this study.