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Follow on Google News | Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness Month 2013American Sexual Health Association Calls for Action in the Face of 20 Million New STI Cases Each Year
Each year in the U.S. there are 20 million new cases of STIs, about half of which occur in young people ages 15-24. ASHA President and CEO Lynn B. Barclay says this is unacceptable and frustrating: Barclay points out that STIs are often overlooked by both patients and healthcare providers for reasons that include misperceptions about who is at risk and discomfort discussing STIs “Bottom line – we should all be aware of sexual health and how to take care of ourselves. STI education and testing should be a routine part of healthcare, especially with young people.” This is an especially important time in the field of sexual health and STIs, Barclay says, due in no small part to changes in the political landscape. “The coming months and years will see key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (http://www.healthcare.gov/ She adds that common, curable STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis are often “silent” in women, so testing is crucial: “ASHA is updating and expanding the resources we offer for education and support around STIs, with an eye to greater awareness of these infections among patients and professionals alike. A huge focus for us is increasing appropriate use of STI vaccines and testing.” Visit the STI Resource (http://www.ashastd.org/ -Detailed information (http://www.ashastd.org/ -ASHA’s blog (http://www.ashastd.org/ -Just for parents: guide (http://www.ashastd.org/ -Health Professionals (http://www.ashastd.org/ The American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1914 to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities, with a focus on educating about sexual health and preventing sexually transmitted infections. ASHA’s educational web sites include: www.ashasexualhealth.org, www.iwannaknow.org (teen site), and www.quierosaber.org (Spanish language site). End
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