Recent data reveals that the Detroit area ranks near the top among U.S. cities with the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
According to a national report examining infection trends by Innerbody.com, Detroit was number 1 across the country.
The report shows a steady rise in common STDs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis across the country. Health experts point to reduced testing resources, lack of awareness, and stigma as some of the main reasons behind the spike.
Top ten cities:
▪️Detroit
▪️ Philadelphia
▪️ Montgomery
▪️ Memphis
▪️ Baltimore
▪️ New Orleans
▪️ Washington
▪️ St. Louis
▪️ Baton Rouge
▪️ San Francisco
