How many people have an STI?
The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) estimates that 19 million infections occur every year. Of that 19 million, almost half of the infections occur in youth ages 15 to 24. It’s important to note when we discuss numbers and statistics about STIs, that the current numbers come from reported cases. There may be many more individuals who are infected but have not reported their case or have not sought out treatment.
