ATLANTA — Sexually transmitted diseases remain a growing public health issue across the United States, and new data shows Georgia ranks among the worst-affected states.
According to a recent analysis by Invigor Medical, Georgia recorded the fourth-highest rate of newly reported STD cases in the country in 2023, with over 1,000 cases per 100,000 residents.
The findings, based on the latest CDC surveillance data, paint a concerning picture of STD trends nationwide, especially in Southern states…