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Kentucky Cities Rank High in STI Rates, Urgent Action Needed

4/1/2025

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Lexington, Kentucky, has been ranked 24th and Louisville 59th in the U.S. for sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates, with 1,169 and 819 cases per 100,000 people, respectively. Although there was a slight 1.8% decline from 2022, public health experts stress the urgent need for regular testing and treatment to combat these alarming statistics.

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Lexington, Kentucky, has been ranked 24th and Louisville 59th in the U.S. for sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates, with 1,169 and 819 cases per 100,000 people, respectively. Although there was a slight 1.8% decline from 2022, public health experts stress the urgent need for regular testing and treatment to combat these alarming statistics.