In the case of syphilis, a 32% jump over the course of only 12 months is largely due to mothers passing along the disease to their unborn babies. Congenital syphilis, just in 2021, served as the catalyst for hundreds of newborn deaths and stillbirths.
Despite the official numbers on record, some professionals believe the rates of STDs could be even higher. After all, it’s a well-known fact that not every single case gets reported. Therefore, the data regarding these types of problems can never be 100% accurate.
Preventing the spread of STDs
One of the best methods of fighting STDs is prevention.
The use of condoms is a very simple way for sexually active people to steer clear of STDs. Likewise, someone who believes or knows they may suffer from an infection should notify anyone they’ve been physically intimate with.
Unfortunately, fewer people are undergoing testing for STDs. As a result, many people are likely spreading diseases and infections to others, even if they lack awareness of doing it. This is especially chilling, given the fact that some STDs remain incurable.
