STD rates skyrocket among Americans 55 and older: CDC
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STD rates among Americans aged 55 and older have skyrocketed since 2012, according to the CDC. Chlamydia, Hepatitis C, and syphilis were among the diseases listed.
In 2022, there were 5,160 reported cases of primary and secondary syphilis in adults aged 55 and older – a sharp increase from 3,092 in 2020. In 2012, there were only 712 cases. Andrea Vacchiano is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. You can follow her on X at @andrea_vacch or send story tips to andrea.vacchiano@fox.com.
Chlamydia cases among Americans aged 55 and older in 2022 were reported to be 19,766 in total – thousands more than the 13,774 cases in 2020.
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