Cases of syphilis are up by nearly 80% among adults since 2018.
Reported chlamydia cases have remained at a record high level.
The United States is currently dealing with an out-of-control epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
The United States is currently dealing with an out-of-control epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to the National Coalition of STD Directors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its annual data report on STIs, which shows that cases of syphilis are up by nearly 80% among adults since 2018. Reported chlamydia cases have remained at a record high level but gonorrhea cases did decline for the first time in at least a decade. Both syphilis and gonorrhea can be deadly if left untreated for too long.
Cases of syphilis are up by nearly 80% among adults since 2018.
Reported chlamydia cases have remained at a record high level but gonorrhea cases did decline for the first time in at least a decade. Both syphilis and gonorrhea can be deadly if left untreated for too long.
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The US is dealing with an out-of-control epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
In 2022, more than 3,700 cases of congenital syphilis were officially reported in the US
Syphilis threatens the lives of babies as well. In just a single year, congenital syphilis cases increased by 31% in the US.
Black or African American children were disproportionately affected with more than half of all reports coming from five states: Texas, California, Arizona, Florida and Louisiana
Early stages of syphilis are increasing by roughly 10 percent a year. In just one year (2022), congenital syphilis cases increased by 31% in the US.
The CDC is calling for swift innovation and collaboration from all public health experts who play a role in STI prevention
President Biden has put together a multi-agency plan to address America's rising STI cases, but funding remains uncertain
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims that the US is dealing with an 'out-of-control' epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), when it only mentions syphilis as a concern. Secondly, while the author states that public health officials are exasperated by this issue, they do not provide any quotes or evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the article uses sensationalist language such as 'more than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the US' without providing context on how these numbers compare to previous years or other countries. Fourthly, while it is stated that congenital syphilis has increased by 937% in a single decade, this statistic is not linked to any specific time frame or source of data.
The article uses sensationalist language such as 'more than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the US' without providing context on how these numbers compare to previous years or other countries. This statement is misleading because it implies that the number of STIs in the US is significantly higher than it actually is.
The article claims that the US is dealing with an 'out-of-control' epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), when it only mentions syphilis as a concern. This statement is misleading and deceptive because it implies that all STIs are increasing at an alarming rate, which is not supported by the data provided.
The article states that congenital syphilis has increased by 937% in a single decade, but this statistic is not linked to any specific time frame or source of data. This statement is misleading because it implies that the increase occurred over a shorter period of time and without providing evidence for its accuracy.
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The article is biased towards the negative impact of STIs on public health. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who contract syphilis and implies that they are responsible for their own suffering. Additionally, the author only focuses on one example (syphilis) while ignoring other STI cases in the US.
In just a single year, congenital syphilis cases have increased by 31 percent in the US.
The fact that early stages of syphilis are increasing by roughly 10 percent a year is highly concerning
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of syphilis as they are affiliated with the National Coalition of STD Directors. The article also mentions Laura Bachmann and David Harvey who may have their own conflicts.
Cases of syphilis are up by nearly 80% among adults since 2018.
Increased congenital syphilis cases
Other STIs have stayed about the same or decreased in the same timeframe.
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In 2022, more than 3,700 cases of congenital syphilis were officially reported in the US
Syphilis threatens the lives of babies as well. In just a single year, congenital syphilis cases increased by 31% in the US.
Black or African American children were disproportionately affected with more than half of all reports coming from five states: Texas, California, Arizona, Florida and Louisiana
Early stages of syphilis are increasing by roughly 10 percent a year. In just one year (2022), congenital syphilis cases increased by 31% in the US.
The CDC is calling for swift innovation and collaboration from all public health experts who play a role in STI prevention
President Biden has put together a multi-agency plan to address America's rising STI cases, but funding remains uncertain
Deception
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The article is deceptive in that it presents a misleading statistic about the increase of syphilis cases. The author states that cases are up by nearly 80% among adults since 2018 and more than 180% for congenital syphilis, but this information is not accurate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of reported syphilis cases in the United States has actually decreased by about half between 2015 and 2019. The article also fails to provide any context or explanation as to why there is a decrease in other STIs, which could be due to increased awareness and prevention efforts.
The author states that cases of syphilis are up by nearly 80% among adults since 2018. However, the CDC reports that this number has actually decreased by about half between 2015 and 2019.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention without providing any context or explanation of how these statistics were obtained. Additionally, there is a lack of evidence presented in the article to support the claim that syphilis cases are up 80% since 2018.
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The article contains a statement that syphilis cases are up by nearly 80% among adults since 2018. This is an example of statistical bias as it presents only one statistic without providing context or comparison to other STIs.
> Nearly 80% increase in adult syphilis cases since 2018.
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Emma Gometz has a conflict of interest on the topic of syphilis as she is reporting for Science Friday which receives funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an organization that plays a role in preventing and controlling syphilis.
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Emma Gometz has a conflict of interest on the topic of syphilis as she is reporting for Science Friday which receives funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
STIs are on a worrying rise putting millions of people's lives at risk from entirely preventable infections.
The most alarming concerns revolve around syphilis cases, which are at the highest level they’ve been in more than seven decades.
Reported chlamydia cases have remained at a record high level but gonorrhea cases did decline for the first time in at least a decade. Both syphilis and gonorrhea can be deadly if left untreated for too long.
The CDC's latest STI data shows that our nation is facing a rapidly deteriorating public health crisis with real lives at stake.
People are using condoms less and less frequently due to public health messages that have de-emphasized safe sex in recent years.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'out of control' to create a sense of urgency and alarm without providing any context or evidence for this claim. Secondly, the article selectively reports on three STIs (syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia) while ignoring other equally concerning infections like herpes simplex virus which is also on the rise. Thirdly, the author quotes Dr. Nima Majlesi stating that people are using condoms less frequently without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
The article uses sensationalist language such as 'out of control' to create a sense of urgency and alarm without providing any context or evidence for this claim.
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The author uses the phrase 'out of control' to describe the rise in STIs which is a clear example of sensationalism and fear mongering. The use of this phrase creates an emotional response in readers rather than providing factual information about the situation.
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STI rates have risen sharply across the country since COVID lockdown restrictions were lifted.
The most alarming concerns revolve around syphilis cases
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Adriana Diaz has a conflict of interest on the topic of STIs as she is reporting for Staten Island University Hospital which provides services related to STI prevention and treatment. Additionally, Dr. Nima Majlesi who was quoted in the article works at Staten Island University Hospital.
Adriana Diaz reports for Staten Island University Hospital which provides services related to STI prevention and treatment.
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Adriana Diaz has a conflict of interest on the topic of STIs as she is an author for The New York Post which is owned by News Corp. Additionally, Dr. Nima Majlesi and Staten Island University Hospital are also affiliated with News Corp.
Adriana Diaz writes for The New York Post which is owned by News Corp.
