STI Reports on the Rise: What You Need to Know in 2022

2024-02-16 21:51:15

Recently in the news, there have been reports of an increase in sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections.

In 2022, the Lanaudière public health department received 1,948 STI reports for a rate of 370 per 100,000 people, compared to 440 per 100,000 for Quebec.

For the year 2023, we are talking regarding 2,029 STI declarations for a rate of 379 per 100,000 people, compared to 492 per 100,000 for Quebec.

Nearly 75% of reports received in the region are for chlamydia infections.

On the CISSS WEB site, in the news section, a link to make an appointment with a health professional in case of doubt.

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