Rochester STD Statistics

Sexually transmitted diseases are increasingly prevalent in Rochester and Monroe County.

STD Statistics for Rochester, NY:

New York STD Facts

New York reported 192,753 AIDS cases to CDC, cumulatively, from the beginning of the epidemic through December 2008. New York ranked highest among the 50 states in cumulative reported AIDS cases.

New York ranked 7th among 50 states, with 6.3 cases of P&S syphilis per 100,000 persons. The number of congenital syphilis cases decreased from 43 in 1999 to 23 in 2008.

Ranked 10th among 50 states in chlamydial infections (457.9 per 100,000 persons) and ranked 23rd among 50 states in gonorrheal infections (88.7 per 100,000 persons). Reported rates of chlamydia among women (616.7 cases per 100,000) were 2.1 times greater than those among men (289 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.

STDs can be spread through any form of sexual activity. Current STD facts indicate that Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and HIV are most commonly passed through body fluids. 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 Rochester STD facts is that many sexually transmitted diseases exhibit no signs or symptoms. STD testing offers the only proven way for Monroe County residents to assess their STD health status.