State’s sexually transmitted disease rates keep climbing

With the rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis continuing to climb, health officials are encouraging sexually active individuals to get tested and treated. The 2016 STD data prepared by the Washington State Department of Health shows the following: 2016 Data WA State Chlamydia Gonorrhea Primary & Secondary Syphilis Congenital Syphilis Overall (Men & Women) Rate: 434.2