Top Sexual Health Issues in 2024: Prevalence, Costs, and Trends
Top Sexual Health Issues in 2024: Prevalence, Costs, and Trends
1. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Prevalences
- Chlamydia: Approximately 4.5% of the population
- Gonorrhea: Approximately 1.0% of the population
- Syphilis: Approximately 0.5% of the population
- HIV: Approximately 0.4% of the population
Cost per Capita
- Chlamydia: ~$50 for treatment
- Gonorrhea: ~$80 for treatment
- Syphilis: ~$150 for treatment
- HIV: ~$28,000 annually for treatment
Graphical Trends
- Chlamydia: Upwards
- Gonorrhea: Upwards
- Syphilis: Upwards
- HIV: Downwards (slight decline due to better prevention and treatment)
2. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Prevalence
- Approximately 42.5% of sexually active adults
Cost per Capita
- ~$360 for the vaccine (three doses)
Graphical Trend
- Downwards (due to widespread vaccination)
3. Genital Herpes
Prevalence
- Approximately 11.9% of the population aged 14 to 49
Cost per Capita
- ~$400 annually for antiviral treatment
Graphical Trend
- Stable
4. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Prevalence
- Approximately 4.4% of women aged 15-44
Cost per Capita
- ~$1,500 for treatment
Graphical Trend
- Downwards (due to better STI screening and treatment)
5. Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Prevalence
- Approximately 18.4% of men aged 20 and older
Cost per Capita
- ~$500 annually for medication
Graphical Trend
- Upwards (due to aging population)
6. Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD)
Prevalence
- Approximately 20% of women and 2% of men
Cost per Capita
- ~$2,000 annually for therapy
Graphical Trend
- Stable (increased reporting and support services)
Graphical Trends Summary
Upwards Trends
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Erectile Dysfunction
Downwards Trends
- HIV
- HPV
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Stable Trends
- Genital Herpes
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexual Assault and Trauma
These trends reflect ongoing changes in public health measures, advancements in medical treatments, and shifts in societal behavior and demographics.
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