It's a worry to read in the ABC news that rates of STIs and teen pregnancies are increasing in Australia. In particular chlamydia has been mentioned as a widespread infection. 58000 cases annually and 17000 teenaged cases in 2000.It can cause infertility if it goes untreated. Teenagers are reported to make up over 25% of new cases. Teen preganancy rates are also reported to be higher than other developed nations.
Epidemiology in action?
How could you verify these reported rates of infection?
What preventative strategies could help to reduce these rates?
What strategies have been successful/unsuccessful in the past?
What factors might have lead to these reported increases?
Read the full article at:
www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/05/04/2560487.html
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