Gilbert STD Statistics

The prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases is a concern for everyone in the greater Gilbert community.

STD Statistics for Gilbert, AZ:

Arizona STD Facts

Arizona reported 11,747 AIDS cases to CDC, cumulatively, from the beginning of the epidemic through December 2008. Arizona ranked 21st highest among the 50 states in cumulative reported AIDS cases.

United States and some urban areas. Arizona ranked 12th among 50 states, with 5 cases of P&S syphilis per 100,000 persons. The number of congenital syphilis cases increased from 24 in 1999 to 31 in 2008.

Ranked 24th among 50 states in chlamydial infections (390.8 per 100,000 persons) and ranked 35th among 50 states in gonorrheal infections (54.4 per 100,000 persons). Reported rates of chlamydia among women (579.9 cases per 100,000) were 2.9 times greater than those among men (201.7 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.

Any kind of sexual activity may potentially transmit STDs from person to person. Other STDs (like herpes) are spread through physical contact. Condoms can reduce the transmission of STDs, but they are not foolproof.

The most alarming aspect of current Gilbert STD facts is that many sexually transmitted diseases exhibit no signs or symptoms. The only reliable method Gilbert area residents have to assess their risk is through STD testing.