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2016
Broward Regional Health Planning Council
Broward Sexually Transmitted Infections
Quick Facts
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major health concern in the United States. These infections have serious
health implications for the entire population. Many times the symptoms and consequences are more severe for
women who may even pass the disease to their baby if they are infected during pregnancy. STIs caused by bacteria
or parasites (like chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea) may be treated through a healthcare provider; however, viral
infections (such as HIV/AIDS) currently have no cure; instead they have medication that can help keep the disease
under control.
Rate Per 100,000
700
600
Broward County Total Chlamydia,
Gonorrhea and Syphilis Cases
656.4
522.4
500
539.5
506.8
400
300
2009
2010
2011
2012
Broward
2013
2014
Florida
The Florida Department of Health monitors cases for the
top three STIs -Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis. Half
of all new cases are among young people 15 to 24 years
old.
Broward’s rate for these has continued to increase since
2009 through 2014 when the rate reached 656.4. During
this same time period, Broward’s rate has been
consistently higher than that of Florida.
Broward’s State Ranking for Total STI Cases: 9 out of 67
Source: www.floridacharts.com
Broward County Chlamydia Cases
Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial STI in
the United States. From 2013 to 2014 chlamydia rates for
Broward County increased to 496.6, widening the gap
between Broward and Florida’s rates.
After experiencing rate decreases every year since 2009,
chlamydia among 15 to 19 year old females in Broward
increased in 2014 from 2806.8 to 2841.1.
Broward’s State Ranking for Chlamydia Cases: 13 out of 67
Ranking for Chlamydia in females 15-19: 31 out of 67
155
Broward County Gonorrhea Cases
618.3
142.0
Rate Per 100,000
145
125
396.9
113.1
95
700
500
300
111.6
105.4
200
100
85
75
0
2009
450
3200.0
3201.9
500
425.3
399.4
3100.0
3000.0
400
350
3300.0
2900.0
389.7
2800.0
2841.1
300
250
2700.0
2600.0
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Broward Females 15-19 y.o.
Gonorrhea is another bacterial STI that can have serious
health implications for women including pelvic
inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy and infertility.
400
115
105
496.6
Broward
Florida
Source: www.floridacharts.com
600
135
Rate Per 100,000
550
2010
Broward
Source: www.floridacharts.com
2011
Florida
2012
2013
2014
Broward Females 15-19 y.o.
The rate for cases of gonorrhea in Broward increased to
142.0 in 2014 while Florida’s rate decreased, further
widening the gap between Broward and Florida’s rates.
Furthermore, cases of gonorrhea among females 15-19
decreased to 396.9 in 2014.
Broward’s State Ranking for Gonorrhea: 7 out of 67
Ranking for Gonorrhea in females 15-19: 24 out of 67
2016
Syphilis is primarily a sexually transmitted disease that can result in serious complications when left untreated. Passing
syphilis to a developing baby during pregnancy can lead to serious health problems such as: premature births, stillbirths
and, in some cases, death shortly after birth. Broward County has had higher rates of infectious syphilis than the State
over the last few years, experiencing its highest rate in 2014 (17.8). Regarding congenital syphilis, the rates in Florida
have gradually increased between 2009 (8.1) and 2014 (22.1). Broward County has experiencing several fluctuations
in the rate of syphilis since 2009 when the rate was 23.2, to 2010 when it was 0, 70.3 in 2012 and finally 44.7 in 2014.
Broward’s State Ranking for Infectious Syphilis: 1 out of 67
Congenital Syphilis
Infectious Syphilis
17.8
Rate Per 100,000
15
9.9
10
8.8
5
80
RAte Per 100,000
20
Broward’s State Ranking for Congenital Syphilis: 5 out of 67
5.6
60
44.7
40
23.2
20
22.1
0
8.1
0
2009
2010
2011
Broward
2012
2013
Florida
2014
2009
2010
2011
Broward
2012
2013
Florida
2014
Source: www.floridacharts.com
HIV is a virus that weakens the body’s immune system. HIV causes AIDS, a disease that decrease the body’s ability to
fight infections and certain cancers. HIV and AIDS have had a tremendous impact in Broward County. Since 2009, both
HIV and AIDS cases have decreased significantly, however, both AIDS and HIV rates increased in 2014.
Broward’s State Ranking for AIDS: 4 out of 67
Broward’s State Ranking for HIV: 2 out of 67
HIV Cases
49.9
Rate Per 100,000
50
80
38.6
40
30
20
27.8
23.6
10
0
60
38.2
40
2010
2011
Broward
2012
2013
#
%
TOTAL
403
100%
Race/Ethnicity
White, not Hisp.
99
25%
Black, not Hisp.
247
61%
Hispanic
42
10%
Gender
Male
277
69%
Female
127
31%
Age at Diagnosis
0-12 years
8
0%
13-19 years
15
2%
20-44 years
193
48%
45+ years
202
50%
Source: Florida Department of Health
20.7
2014
12.1
2009
2010
Florida
2011
Broward
2012
2013
2014
Florida
Source: www.floridacharts.com
Source: www.floridacharts.com
AIDS Incidence
2014
17.9
20
0
2009
AIDS Cases
100
Rate per 100,000
60
AIDS Prevalence
2014
HIV (not AIDS)
Prevalence 2014
Total HIV/AIDS
Prevalence 2014
#
10,382
%
100%
#
9,009
%
100%
#
19,391
%
100%
3,380
5,262
1,480
33%
51%
14%
3,431
3,801
1,588
38%
42%
18%
6,811
9,063
3,068
35%
47%
16%
7,487
2,895
72%
28%
6,717
2,292
75%
25%
14,204
5,187
73%
27%
4
37
2,676
7,665
0%
0%
26%
74%
18
73
3,774
5,144
0%
1%
42%
57%
22
110
6,450
12,809
0%
1%
33%
66%
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