Medicus, Vol. 15 No. 2_UG infekcije, 2006.
Pregledni rad
Public Health Impact of Sexually Transmitted and Urogenital Infections
Marina Kuzman
Sažetak
Sexually transmitted and urogenital infections
are still an important public health issue in the sexual and reproductive health. It is estimated that more than 400 million adults
become infected annually, and about 60% of them are below
the age of 25. The incidence of classical sexually transmitted
infections in Croatia is low; in 2005 there were 38 syphilis, 13
gonorrhea and 164 hepatitis B cases reported. 700-900 chlamydial
infections are registered annually, but the real number
is probably higher taking account of poor registration. AIDS
incidence is still low, around 15 cases each year. The number
of cases registered so far is 239. According to the WHO report,
79.6 million years of life were lost because of HIV, syphilis,
gonorrhea, and chlamydial infections in 2002. It is necessary
to adopt a comprehensive approach to STI, including screening
program, guidelines for appropriate medical treatment and
prevention of resistance development, promotion of partner
involvement, and patient compliance. The HPV vaccine will
contribute to the prevention of HPV infections. It is expected
to considerably reduce HPV incidence and transmission, and
incidence of cervical neoplasms.
Ključne riječi
public health; sexually transmitted and urogenital infections; mortality; burden of disease
Hrčak ID:
18154
URI
Datum izdavanja:
29.12.2006.
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