Prevalence Of Syphilis In Gay, Bisexual Men Nearly 50 Times Overall Population
The rate in California — 332.2 cases per 100,000 people — placed it among the worst states in the nation.
The Desert Sun:
Research Shows Where The Syphilis Problem Is The Worst Among Gay Populous
Syphilis is taking a particularly strong toll on the health of gay and bisexual men, with infection rates especially high in the southern and western United States. Research released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the national Syphilis infection rate for men who have sex with men is 309 cases per 100,000 people. That's nearly 50 times the rate within the overall population. (Newkirk, 9/22)
In other public health news —
Orange County Register:
California Newborns To Be Tested For ALD, Thanks To San Clemente Mom's Persistence
ALD is a progressive neurological disease found is one of every 20,000 newborn boys, the California Department of Public Health said in a news release. Some boys with ALD will develop a life-threatening form of the disease, which causes adrenal gland dysfunction and is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue and life-threatening complications, the CDPH said. Families notified of ALD can plan ahead to map out a relatively normal life for a baby boy who otherwise might quietly develop a deadly form of ALD between ages 4 and 9. (Swegles, 9/22)