Abstract
This paper offers a review and analysis of the 2009 article published by Medical News Today entitled "Health Departments React with Alarm to New CDC Surveillance Data," while the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has published alarming statistics that suggest suggesting sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in America overall have grown more prevalent. The paper explains that the CDC also notes that rates of certain STDs, specifically Chlamydia, have increased at an even more alarming rate. The paper notes that the age-related figures, however alarming, may also be conservative because such a large number of those affected appear to be young. The paper concludes that young people may be more apt to shun screening, despite their greater risk of contracting the illness, because of fear of their parents discovering their complaint; they also may not know the risk of the illness, and the risk the illness may pose to their health and fertility, and may have difficulty accessing clinics.

From the Paper
"Still, the CDC suggests that family planning clinics are the most accurate places the illness. However, it admits: "Chlamydia positivity in women attending clinics is an estimate of prevalence; it is not true prevalence. Crude positivity may include those women who are tested two or more times during a single year. Comparisons of positivity with prevalence have shown that in family planning clinics, positivity is generally similar to or slightly higher than prevalence, and in STD clinics, positivity is somewhat lower than prevalence; however, these differences are usually small" STD Surveillance Report, 2007, CDC, pp. 13-15). Individuals who come to women's or STD clinics may not be representative of the population, and may be more likely to manifest prevalence of the ailment or not to manifest prevalence because of more frequent testing."

Tags:gonorrhea, chlamydia, unprotected, risk

Abstract
The paper discusses how sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affect young men and women of all backgrounds and economic levels. The paper then shows how in the United States, the overall incidence of STDs has increased dramatically in recent years.

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"Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affect young men and women of all backgrounds and economic levels. In the United States, the overall incidence of STDs has increased dramatically in recent years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 19 million new infections occur each year, with almost half of those occurring among young people between the ages of 15 and 24 (CDC, 2008). Despite the fact..."

Tags:sex, education, community

Abstract
This paper examines the multitude of issues related to sexually transmitted diseases (STD). It offers an overview of diseases and latter describes specific types of STDs in detail, such as herpes, syphilis and HIV. The paper outlines ways to prevent or eliminate sexually transmitted diseases, and makes recommendations for improving awareness and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.

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"Few things in life are as pervasive for such extended durations as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Once called venereal diseases, STDs are among the most common infectious diseases in the United States today. More than 20 STDS have now been identified, and they affect more than 15 million men and women in this country each year. The annual comprehensive cost of STDs in the United States is estimated to be well in excess of $10 billion."

Tags:std, herpes, syphilis, hiv, public, health

Abstract
This paper examines the incidents of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in developing countries. It discusses the types of illnesses HIV, HPV, AIDS and others. The paper looks at programs in the third world that provide medical care to these people. The author describes the preventive programs such as culturally-appropriate workshops, educational seminars, and other methods of spreading health education that are needed to ensure that residents of developing countries know how to prevent, manage and treat sexually transmitted diseases.

From the Paper
"Sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) have been a problem for doctors worldwide and governments around the globe for many years. Pre-screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs are required to stop the spread of STDs.

"A host of sexually transmitted diseases have, unfortunately, exploded in large numbers in the continent of Africa. These STD's include the HIV virus and the HPV virus, or human papillomavirus. HPV causes cervical cancer, and the HIV virus causes AIDS (auto-immune deficiency syndrome)."

Tags:std, third, world, transmition, doctor, government, globe, worldwide, prescreening, diagnosis, treatment, programs, africa, hiv, virus, hpv, human, papillomavirus, cervical, cancer, aids, auto-immune, deficiency, syndrome

Abstract
This paper discusses the argument for a sexually transmitted disease (STD) registry. It discusses the ways that the US should instate an STD registry and the benefits that may be gained from doing so. The paper also analyzes other countries where STD is at epidemic proportions to see the possible future in the United States if the situation is not addressed adequately at present.

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"A possible solution to the epidemic of sexually Transmitted diseases is to create a public STD registry. The discussions of solutions have been mediocre compared to the idea of a public registry. Although STD is a well known term, most do not know that they are spreading so quickly. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention reports that nineteen million new STD infections occur each year and almost half of those infected are between the ages of fifteen to twenty-four. Not only does it affect people, it also affects the economy (sec 3). The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention also reports that the United States is seeing thirteen billion dollars in medical costs due to sexually transmitted diseases (sec 3). Many people are going undiagnosed, and are unknowingly spreading STDs. Sexually Transmitted diseases are growing at an alarming rate in the United States of America. A registry is one solution to help suppress and reduce the amount of cases of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States of America and possibly around the world."

Tags:Chlamydia, prevention, protection

Abstract
This paper analyzes the ongoing problem of sexually transmitted diseases in developing countries. The writer proposes the evaluation of the current situation and the planning of a program to deal with the problem. The writer also lists several evaluation questions and data collection methods.

From the Paper
"Sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) have been a problem for doctors worldwide and governments around the globe for many years. Pre-screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs are required to stop the spread of STDs. A host of sexually transmitted diseases have, unfortunately, exploded in large numbers in the continent of Africa. These STD's include the HIV virus and the HPV virus, or human papillomavirus. HPV causes cervical cancer, and the HIV virus causes AIDS (auto-immune deficiency syndrome)."

Tags:aids, hiv, hpv, pap-smears, cervical, cancer, std

Abstract
Many people believe they are not at risk for sexually transmitted diseases, but STDs are the nation's most common type of infection. This paper looks at the risk factors, how they are spread, and what precautions could be taken to avoid infection.

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"Many people believe they are not at risk for sexually transmitted diseases. But STDs are the nation's most common type of infection. Even people who have had only one sexual partner can have an STD. Many people feel that talking about sexual health can be awkward or embarrassing. But there are good reasons to start the conversation. Some STDs can cause lasting damage or become more difficult to treat the longer you wait. Enlisting the help of your health care provider is the first step in diagnosing and treating any sexually transmitted disease--and protecting your sexual health. Many people do not use proper protection on a regular basis when they engage in sexual activity. People also don't realize that Hepatitis is the lowest ranked STD compared to HIV, herpes, gonorrhea or even chlaymydia."

Tags:chlaymydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, herpes, hiv, std

Abstract
This paper looks at the causes and describes the symptoms of most common STDs, including HIV/AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, Genital HPV, Genital Herpes, and Chancroid.

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"This paper will look at the history of sexually transmitted disease sand HIV AIDS and their symptoms. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affect men and women of all socioeconomic levels and backgrounds. Despite the progress that has been made in the United States on prevention of STDs over the past four decades, the U S has the highest rate of STDs in the industrialized world. An estimated million new cases of STDs are reported each year in the U.S. This is because..."

Tags:STDs, AIDS

Abstract
This paper provides analysis and research into the issue of HIV and sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) among African-American youth, and aims to show what can be done to slow the tide of this epidemic.
While acknowledging that HIV and STDs are not confined to any one gender, age group, sexual preference, or race, the paper states that urban, African-American communities do have a much larger number of HIV/STD cases than other populations. The paper cites research indicating that African-Americans make up around 50 percent of all new infections of HIV and other STDs being discovered in the U.S. Discrimination against homosexual people and against others with "alternative" lifestyles is another reason why many people choose not to seek treatment or prevention strategies for the HIV virus, the paper adds. Finally, the paper emphasizes that the information that black adolescents receive must be relevant to them and their culture, and it must drive home that point that these diseases can affect them and the people they care about. The paper concludes that when a culturally relevant message to that effect can be gotten across and enforced, the instances of HIV/STDs in black America will finally start to drop. This paper contains illustrative charts and figures.

Outline:
Introduction
Statistics
The Emotional and Mental Toll
Prevalence
The Effects of Shunning Those with HIV/AIDS/STDs
Cultural Competency
Risk Reduction
Programs To Help Reduce Risk
Conclusion
References

From the Paper
"It is largely difficult to lump many of the causes of HIV in African-Americans into one or two particular areas based on the fact that many people who might have unprotected sexual relations with a person of the same sex, such as in prison, do not consider themselves gay or bisexual (Brown, et al, 2003). However, these people contract the virus at a much higher rate and when they spread it to other people it is often without knowledge that they have even contracted the disease."

Tags:AIDS, black, immunodeficiency, teenagers

Abstract
This paper addresses the increasing incidents of STDs in the United States. The paper notes that this is of particular importance, since many STD's exist other than AIDS. These are listed in the paper, in addition to noting possible solutions to this problem.

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"While many people worry about acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDs), what many people do not realize is that there are other STDs that can have serious medical consequences. People must also consider Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, genital warts, and other STDs. Consideration of the increasing higher statistics of STDs in the United States is important, it is also important to consider the risks of..."

Tags:stds, solutions, united states