Mississippi ranks among the highest in the nation for chlamydia and gonorrhea infections, and teens and young adults between the ages of 15-29 years remain the leaders in new cases.
Both of these diseases can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and increase the likelihood of HIV transmission. MSDH has met its goal to expand chlamydia and gonorrhea screening and treatment throughout the state beyond the federally-funded pilot sites that exist in high morbidity areas, and continues to test and treat individuals from high morbidity areas.
In 2009, Mississippi ranked #1 nationally in chlamydia case rates.
In 2010, Mississippi reported 21,422 cases of chlamydia:
- 74% of cases were female.
- 66% were African-American.
- Although 15-24 year olds make up just 15% of Mississippi's population, they represent 76% of chlamydia cases.
In 2009, Mississippi ranked #1 nationally in gonorrhea case rates.
In 2010, Mississippi reported 6,196 cases of gonorrhea:
- 58% of cases in 2010 were female.
- 75% were African-American.
- Although 15-24 year olds make up just 15% of Mississippi's population, they represent 70% of gonorrhea cases.
In 2009, Mississippi ranked #5 nationally in primary and secondary syphilis case rates.
In 2010, Mississippi reported 229 cases of gonorrhea:
- 70% of cases in 2010 were male.
- 84% were African-American.
- Over half of all cases (54%) were between the ages of 20 and 29.
In 2009, Mississippi ranked #6 nationally in HIV infection case rates among the 40 states with confidential reporting.
In 2010, Mississippi reported 550 cases of gonorrhea:
- 76% of cases in 2010 were male.
- 78% were African-American.
- Almost half of all cases (48%) were between the ages of 25 and 44.
HIV and African-Americans
Of all racial and ethnic groups in the United States, HIV and AIDS have hit African-Americans the hardest. According to data from the CDC, for 34 states during 2007:
- 42% of men living with HIV/AIDS were African-American
- 65% of women living with HIV/AIDS were African-American
During 2007, African-Americans made up 76% of new cases and comprised 73% of individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Mississippi.
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