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Top 20 Countries with Highest Number of People with STDs
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) or Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is an infection that is passed from one person to another through sexual contact. STDs can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Some common STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV, and HPV.
STDs can be spread through vaginal, anal, and oral sex. They can also be spread through sharing needles or other drug equipment and from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.
To prevent STDs through coitus, health experts usually recommend the use of protective products like condoms.
Below a list of countries with the highest sexually transmitted diseases rate (per 100k population):
1. South Africa – 37,300
2. Botswana – 34,100
3. Lesotho – 32,500
4. Bermuda – 32,400
5. Brazil – 31,700
6. Jamaica – 29,600
7. Colombia – 28,700
8. Venezuela- 27,800
9. Peru – 25,900
10. Kenya – 25,200
11. Thailand – 24,700
12. Mexico – 22,000
13. Sri Lanka – 20,700
14. Chile – 20,600
15. USA – 19,900
16. Ukraine – 19,900
17. Latvia: 19,700
18. Argentina – 19,500
19. Russia – 19,200
20. Nigeria – 18,900
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