Indianapolis STD Statistics

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

STD Statistics for Indianapolis, IN:

Indiana STD Facts

Indiana reported 9,186 AIDS cases to CDC, cumulatively, from the beginning of the epidemic through December 2008. Indiana ranked 24th highest among the 50 states in cumulative reported AIDS cases.

Indiana ranked 28th among 50 states, with 2.2 cases of P&S syphilis per 100,000 persons. The number of congenital syphilis cases decreased from 7 in 1999 to 0 in 2008.

Ranked 30th among 50 states in chlamydial infections (349.1 per 100,000 persons) and ranked 13th among 50 states in gonorrheal infections (138.2 per 100,000 persons). Reported rates of chlamydia among women (513 cases per 100,000) were 2.9 times greater than those among men (178.2 cases per 100,000).

STD Infomation

IndianapolisSTD facts make it clear that STDs can be contracted in a variety of ways. Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, herpes, and HIV are often passed through sexual activity, pregnancy, 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. 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 can minimize the risk of exposure, but they are not guaranteed to prevent the contraction of a STD.

Many STD cases exhibit negligible signs and symptoms. STD testing offers the only proven way for Marion County residents to assess their STD health status.