San Francisco STD Statistics

Sexually transmitted diseases are a growing concern for the entire San Francisco metro region.

STD Statistics for San Francisco, CA:

California STD Facts

California reported 160,293 cases to CDC, cumulatively, from the beginning of the epidemic through December 2008. California ranked 2nd highest among the 50 states in cumulative reported AIDS cases.

California ranked 9th among 50 states, with 6 cases of P&S syphilis per 100,000 persons. The number of congenital syphilis cases decreased from 89 in 1999 to 63 in 2008.

Ranked 21st among 50 states in chlamydial infections (407.1 per 100,000 persons) and ranked 31st among 50 states in gonorrheal infections (70.5 per 100,000 persons). Reported rates of chlamydia among women (570.2 cases per 100,000) that were 2.4 times greater than those among men (241.1 cases per 100,000).

STD Infomation

Sexually transmitted diseases like Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, herpes, and HIV can be passed not only through sexual activity, but also during pregnancy, through IV needle sharing, skin-to-skin contact, or breastfeeding.

San Francisco STD facts confirm the fact that all types of sexual activity can spread STDs. Although diseases such as Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and HIV are spread through body fluids, Herpes and other STDs are spread through skin-to-skin contact. Condoms are a helpful resource for preventing the spread of STDS, but they do not completely eliminate the possibility of transmission.

The most alarming aspect of current San Francisco STD facts is that many sexually transmitted diseases exhibit no signs or symptoms. STD testing offers the only proven way for San Francisco County residents to assess their STD health status.