National trend analysis reveals significant declines in STD diagnoses at clinics, suggesting public health implications.
Nationally, the percentage of gonorrhea and chlamydia cases diagnosed in STD clinics dropped dramatically from 1989 through 2023 for men (gonorrhea: 74% to 7%; chlamydia: 47% to 6%) and women (gonorrhea: 57% to 4%; chlamydia: 26% to 3%). Careful consideration of where STDs are diagnosed is important for public health planning.
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