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Kimberly Prescott  4 Science  r. Explain a few social and economic implications of STDs

Changes in attitudes toward sexuality have contributed to the rise in incidence of sexually transmitted diseases. The persistence of social stigma towards STD acts as a barrier to treatment-seeking. The exaggerated threat of genital herpes has led to unnecessary suffering, anxiety and increased social stigma, but is unlikely to alter sexual behaviour. A change in attitudes will be necessary if attempts to control the spread of STDs are to be successful.  However, there are some social factors which make an individual more vulnerable to indulge into risk-taking behaviours, thereby increasing the risk of acquiring STDs. These social factors include educational status, socio-economic status, marital status, type of family, religion, social disharmony, etc. There is an increase of persons contracting STDs around the world. This leads to many finances going towards treatment and facilities to treat infected individuals with STDs. Improving the health conditions of individuals and families in the developing world has long been a priority. STDs are a serious problem not only because they are widespread, but also because they may have delayed, long-term consequences, including poor maternal health, etc. Millions of men and women suffering these and other effects of STDs are hindered in their ability to provide for their families and contribute to their society. For countries struggling to develop economically, the health and economic costs are immense. More than 12 million Americans, 3 million of whom are teenagers, are infected with STDs each year. St. Vincent and the Grenadines remains a low HIV-Prevalence country with an estimated 0.4% prevalence in the general population. The steady advancement of the Mother-to Child Transmission Programme providing voluntary counselling and testing to pregnant women and achieving coverage of 85-100%.
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