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Montgomery's STI Crisis: Third Highest in the Nation

4/9/2025

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Montgomery, Alabama, faces a staggering STI crisis, ranking third in the nation with 1,446 cases per 100,000 residents. Mobile isn't far behind at 11th with 1,277 cases. The South bears the brunt of this epidemic, driven by social inequalities, while syphilis cases surge nationwide, underscoring an urgent call for better testing and treatment solutions.

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Story summary

Montgomery, Alabama, faces a staggering STI crisis, ranking third in the nation with 1,446 cases per 100,000 residents. Mobile isn't far behind at 11th with 1,277 cases. The South bears the brunt of this epidemic, driven by social inequalities, while syphilis cases surge nationwide, underscoring an urgent call for better testing and treatment solutions.