Kernekoncepter
Syphilis cases in Canada have surged, necessitating urgent preventive measures.
Resumé
Cases of infectious and congenital syphilis in Canada have risen dramatically since 2017, prompting calls for immediate action. The content discusses the alarming increase in syphilis rates, particularly among pregnant women, and the need for enhanced preventive measures. It highlights the factors contributing to the rise, such as lack of public health investment, mistrust in the healthcare system, and experiences of racism. The importance of reforming healthcare attitudes, increasing testing, and improving education on safe sex practices is emphasized to combat the spread of syphilis in Canada.
Highlights:
- Surge in syphilis cases in Canada since 2017.
- Advocates urging government action for preventive measures.
- Increase in infectious syphilis rates by 166% nationwide.
- Rise in congenital syphilis cases by 1271% from 2017 to 2021.
- Factors contributing to the syphilis epidemic: lack of investment, mistrust in the healthcare system, and racism.
- Importance of healthcare attitude reform, testing, and education on safe sex practices.
Statistik
From 2017-2021, the rate of infectious syphilis increased by 166% overall nationwide.
The rate increased by 96% in men and by 729% in women.
The incidence of congenital syphilis has increased by 1271%, from seven cases in 2017 to 96 in 2021.
Rates have increased by 472% in Alberta, 1346% in Saskatchewan, and 422% in Manitoba.
In 2019, the incidence rate of congenital syphilis in Canada was 14 per 100,000 live births.
The incidence rate in the United States was 77.9 per 100,000 live births in 2021.
Citater
"We're in a state of a health emergency." - Sean Rourke
"Testing is not the magic bullet, but testing is the way of getting people into treatment and connecting people back into care." - Sean Rourke