Global epidemiology of sexually transmitted diseases

Despite medical advances, STDs continue to pose a threat to the health and welfare of individuals. The global epidemiology of STDs and efforts to prevent and treat them are discussed.

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 1998-06, Vol.351, p.S2-S4
Main Authors: Gerbase, Antonio C, Rowley, Jane T, Mertens, Thierry E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Disease transmission
Epidemiology
Global Health
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Incidence
Male and female genital diseases. Gonadal dysgenesis. Hermaphroditism. Sex hormones resistance
Medical sciences
Prevalence
Public health
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - epidemiology
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - prevention & control
STD
World Health Organization
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Summary:Despite medical advances, STDs continue to pose a threat to the health and welfare of individuals. The global epidemiology of STDs and efforts to prevent and treat them are discussed.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(98)90001-0