Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Did You Know?

• Nearly 2/3 of all STDs occur in people younger than 25 years of age Many STDs initially cause no symptoms, particularly in women.
• Aside from abstinence, latex condoms are the most effective method for reducing the risk of infection from the viruses that cause AIDS, other HIV-related illnesses, and other STDs
• Chlamydia is the leading sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States today, with an estimated 4 million new cases occurring each year.