WHO Health Warning: 1 Million People Acquire Sexually Transmitted Infections Everyday

HealthWHO Health Warning: 1 Million People Acquire Sexually Transmitted Infections Everyday

As if viral and bacterial communicable diseases born out of filth in the environment were not enough to endanger human lives on earth, sexually communicable diseases and infections are also rising to make the situation worse. According to a recent report by WHO, 1 million people acquire sexually transmitted infections everyday around the globe.

This is a concerning situation and goes on to show the level of health illiteracy that prevails in the world since STIs are easily avoidable by following some basic protection and hygiene rules. In this article, we are taking a look at the extent of STIs spread in the world and how you can avoid them.

Scope

The stat given in the title of this article barely scratches the surface of the problem. According to the WHO report, 4 STIs namely chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis are very common. Every year more than 376 million people get one of these four infections. These four are however not the only ones. Around 500 million people around the globe get the herpes simplex virus every year.

STIs have also been contributing to infant mortality. According to estimates, STIs 350,000 adverse births along with 200,000 stillbirths were caused by syphilis in 2016 alone. All of these statistics show how far the epidemic of STIs has spread.

Prevention

As bad as sexually transmitted diseases sound, their prevention is not very complex. There are two approaches that may be used to control this fast spreading epidemic. First and foremost is the use of condoms. Condoms can not only save people from receiving deadly infections but can also reduce unintended pregnancies and ultimately abortion rate in developing countries such as Pakistan.

The other approach focuses on a rather long-term solution. This approach involves methods like sexual counselling which not only teaches people about using proper contraceptive but also educates them about the dangers of getting infections like HIV and AIDS. There are also highly effective vaccines available against more dangerous sexually transmitted diseases such as hepatitis B and HPV.

Treatment

The first step towards treating STIs is awareness of their symptoms. If you have indulged in irresponsible sex and symptoms such as allergic reaction in the genital area have already started to appear then you should consult a sexologist as soon as possible and discuss your symptoms. Three of the bacterial STIs and one parasitic variation are very easy to cure and can be done through simple antibiotics. You should however remember to get all the appropriate laboratory tests before accepting the diagnosis or else the medicines can make the situation worse for you.

————-

This article was produced in partnership with oladoc.com, a digital health company in Pakistan. Using oladoc, you can find top sexologists in Karachi, sexologist in Islamabad, and Sexual Health Specialist in Lahore – and book appointment online.

Mati
Mati
Mati-Ullah is the Online Editor For DND. He is the real man to handle the team around the Country and get news from them and provide to you instantly.

Must read

Recent News

Pakistan conducted a successful test-fire of ballistic missile by a Navy ship

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan has conducted a successful test-fire of an indigenously developed ballistic missile by a Navy ship, reports DND News Agency from Islamabad.The...
The author Dr. Attia Anwar is a consultant family physician with a postgraduate degree from the Royal College of GP UK. She is a strong advocate of health and well-being and wants patient participation in decision-making regarding health.

Altruism is new egotism

0
By Dr Attia AnwarKindness is another thing that makes your life better. It is very important for the pursuit of happiness. After expressing gratitude...
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Pakistan today on a two-day official visit and he will hold meetings with civil and military leadership of Pakistan. This is his first visit to Pakistan after Israel attacked Iran in response to Iranian attack on certain Israeli cities. His meetings with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar are confirmed. Foreign Minister Araghchi will hold consultations on the situation in the Middle East and Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations. This visit provides an important opportunity to advance cooperation and dialogue between Pakistan and Iran on a wide range of areas including trade, economic, energy and security.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad today on a two-day official visit and he will hold meetings with...
War Model Criminal Justice Model Punitive Justice System and Restorative Justice System

Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024: Can Pakistan mitigate terrorism only with the ‘War Model’?

0
DND ReportThe re-emergence of terrorism in Pakistan is now obscuring Pakistan’s potential to become an investment-oriented destination. Today, Pakistan depends upon the ‘War...
Another PTI narrative caved in when Intizar Panjotha appeared yesterday

Another PTI narrative caved in when Intizar Panjotha appeared yesterday

0
Monitoring Desk: Another narrative of PTI caved in when Intizar Panjotha appeared yesterday.It is a proven fact that Tehreek-e-Insaaf wants to achieve its goals...
Advertisement