SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AWARENESS DAY (CA)
Categories: Romance, Love & Sexuality, Women, Men & Health
Location: Canada
Type of Event: Daily Event
Updated: May 06, 2024
Location: Canada
Type of Event: Daily Event
Updated: May 06, 2024
About Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day in Canada
Sexual and Reproductive Health Day, held annually on February 12, is an opportunity to raise awareness of sexual and reproductive health issues and to educate yourself and others on how to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
Sexually transmitted infections continue to be a significant and increasing public health concern. Over the past decade, reported rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and infectious syphilis have steadily increased. The majority of reported chlamydia and gonorrhea cases continue to be among Canadians aged 15 to 29 years, with 80 per cent of chlamydia cases and 70 per cent of gonorrhea cases in this age group. However, over the same period, reported rates of the same infections have increased significantly among middle-aged adults (aged 40 to 59) as well. Read more at: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cpho-acsp/statements/20120213-eng.php
Sexually transmitted infections continue to be a significant and increasing public health concern. Over the past decade, reported rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and infectious syphilis have steadily increased. The majority of reported chlamydia and gonorrhea cases continue to be among Canadians aged 15 to 29 years, with 80 per cent of chlamydia cases and 70 per cent of gonorrhea cases in this age group. However, over the same period, reported rates of the same infections have increased significantly among middle-aged adults (aged 40 to 59) as well. Read more at: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cpho-acsp/statements/20120213-eng.php
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Event Sponsor:
Public Health Agency of Canada
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