Currently, the STD rates in Long Beach are among the highest in the State of California.
2nd
Chlamydia:
highest in California
Long Beach currently has the 2nd highest rate of chlamydia cases in California. Over the past four years, rates have increased by 88%.
In 2017, the total rate for females was almost double that of males. The rates are highest among those age 15-29.
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Gonorrhea rates in Long Beach have more than doubled in the past four years, giving Long Beach the second highest rate in California.
Rates are highest among those aged 20-29 years. The total rates for males are more than double the rates for females.
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Between 2013-2017 alone, Gonorrhea rates have increased
267%
highest rate of total early syphilis
3rd
Unfortunately, syphilis is making a comeback. Long Beach currently has the third highest rate of total early syphilis in California.
Men have much higher rates than women. Rates are the highest among men aged 25-34 years and women aged 20-24 years.
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HIV cases reported in 2017
101
In 2017, there were a total of 37 recorded deaths due to AIDS. 92% of persons newly diagnosed with HIV were male. Rates are highest among African Americans.
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