17/09/2022
Discover 7 Facts about Sexually Transmitted Infections Released by World Health Organization (WHO) in August 2022
#1-3 Facts will Scare You!
#1. More than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
#2. Each year there are an estimated 374 million new infections with 1 of 4 curable STIs: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis.
#3. More than 500 million people 15–49 years are estimated to have a ge***al infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV or herpes).
#4. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is associated with over 311 000 cervical cancer deaths each year.
#5. Almost 1 million pregnant women were estimated to be infected with syphilis in 2016, resulting in over 350 000 adverse birth outcomes.
#6. STIs have a direct impact on sexual and reproductive health through stigmatization, infertility, cancers and pregnancy complications and can increase the risk of HIV.
#7. Drug resistance is a major threat to reducing the burden of STIs worldwide.
@ Elim Wellness, we are committed to fight stubborn STIs through provision of affordable, quality and efficient health services
