RECORD-HIGH GONORRHOEA AND SYPHILIS DIAGNOSES IN ENGLAND: A GROWING CONCERN
A recent report highlights a worrisome surge in gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses in England, as per data from the UK's Health Security Agency (UKHSA). In 2022, gonorrhoea cases increased by 50.3%, reaching a historic high of 82,592 cases, the highest since records began in 1918. Simultaneously, syphilis diagnoses also rose, totalling 8,692 cases in the same year. Health experts emphasise the importance of early detection through testing, particularly for those with new or casual sexual partners.
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