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Continued from page 31- Boy, aged ELEVEN, treated for
Chlamydia
Almost three times as many girls were treated than boys
and chlamydia was found to be the most common
infection.
The Family Planning Agency told the newspaper:
‘Investment in sexual health services pays off and
spending on sexual health services should be sustained.'
They also said the findings highlighted the importance of
parents and schools to promote safe sex.
Meanwhile, it was reported earlier this month that more
than one in three Britons has unprotected sex with a new
partner while on holiday.
And the poll revealed that people in their 50s are the age
group least likely to use contraception with a new partner
– putting them at the highest risk of contracting an STI.
Around 16 per cent of those in their 50s polled didn’t
practise safe sex, compared with just four per cent of
holidaymakers in the 26 to 30 age group and six per cent
aged between 22 to 25.
The survey, by The Co-operative Pharmacy, who polled
3,000 people, cited alcohol and poor availability of
condoms as the main reasons people did not use
protection.
Pharmacist Lisa McCreesh told the Express: ‘We are
urging people to remember that condoms provide the
most effective protection against STIs.
‘If you have unprotected sex, it is important to get a
check-up as you may not show any symptoms.’
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Young at risk as Sexually
Transmitted Infections Reach
Record Levels
By Sarah Boseley
25 August 2010
The Guardian
Peak age for a sexually transmitted infection is 19-20 for
women and 20-23 for men, says Health Protection
Agency. Young people are increasingly likely to end up
with sexually transmitted infections, experts say today as
official figures are released showing record levels of
STIs.
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Those aged under 25 are most at risk because they are
often vulnerable and lacking the confidence to
negotiate relationships.
Data from the Health Protection Agency (HPA)
indicates a worrying increase in sexually transmitted
infections with sexual health clinics reporting 482,700
new cases in 2009, which is an increase of around
12,000 on the previous year.
While better and more widespread testing plays a part
in the rise, there are concerns about young people. Two
thirds of the STI cases were in females aged 15-24.
These figures highlight the vulnerability of young
women, said Dr Gwenda Hughes, head of the STI
section of the HPA.
Many studies have shown that young adults are more
likely to have unsafe sex and that they often lack the
skills and confidence to negotiate safer methods.
The peak age for a sexually transmitted infection is 19-
20 for women and 20-23 for men. Alarmingly,
significant numbers of young people are returning to
clinics. About 10% of the 15- to 24-year-olds treated
for a sexually transmitted infection will be re-infected
within a year. "The numbers we're seeing in teenagers
are of particular concern as this suggests they are
repeatedly putting their own, as well as others',
longterm health at risk from STIs," said Hughes.
Experts believe the figures show the need for more and
better sex education for the young. Marie Stopes
International, a sexual health NGO, said the figures
were extremely concerning.
Chlamydia was also most likely to be found in the
under-25s (88% of cases), but that was partly to do with
more sensitive tests and the targeting of the testing
campaign to the age group. "It is clear that some young
people are not fully aware of the prevalence of STIs
and how they can protect themselves against getting
one," said Helen Jenkins, contraception and sexual
health specialist.
"We fear that STI rates may continue to rise,
particularly among young people, without increasing
access to comprehensive sex and relationships
education in all British schools.
"Many teachers tell us that they don't have the
confidence or information to teach sex and
relationships education effectively, despite knowing
that many of their students are sexually active."
Natika Halil from the FPA charity said the state of
sexual health in the UK was complicated and a cause
for serious concern. "The message from this data to the
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