sti dashboard ny

This dashboard presents interactive data visualizations of key trends of three major reportable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in New York State, which include chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.

new york state overview

chlamydia

There were 109,328 chlamydia diagnoses in 2023, a 5.4% increase from 103,687 in 2022

gonorrhea

There were 46,120 gonorrhea diagnoses in 2023, a 6.3% increase from 43,368 in 2022

syphilis

There were 2,888 primary and secondary syphilis diagnoses in 2023, a 19.8% decrease from 3,603 in 2022

chlamydia

  • Chlamydia rates have been on the rise after an abrupt decrease in 2020.
  • Rates are higher for females than males, although the difference in rates has been decreasing.
  • Rates have remained highest among Black New Yorkers since 2014.

gonorrhea

  • Gonorrhea rates have continued to rise since 2014.
  • Rates are higher among males than females, and the difference in rates is increasing.
  • Rates have remained consistently higher among Black New Yorkers since 2014.

infectious syphilis

  • Infectious syphilis rates decreased in 2023, following years of increases
  • Rates are much higher among males than females, although female rates have increased at a faster rate.
  • Rates have remained consistently higher among Black New Yorkers since 2014.

news and insights

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Doxy PEP Community Access Study

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is inviting you to participate in a brief survey. We are interested in learning more about what community members such as yourself know about community perspectives and experiences accessing Doxy PEP. Results from the study will inform clinical services, educational programs, and promotional campaigns. Eligible individuals that complete the survey will be offered a $20 e-gift card and asked if they would be interested in participating in a focus group. Focus group participants will be offered an additional $40 e-gift card upon completion.

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Figure 5. In preliminary 2023 data, late or no access to prenatal care and syphilis screening was the greatest missed opportunity for preventing congenital syphilis.

Congenital Syphilis Elimination Framework Discussion Forums

Dear Community Collaborator,
The Congenital Syphilis Elimination Framework, developed by the New York State Congenital Syphilis Elimination Strategic Planning Group, was released by the AIDS Institute in February of this year. The Framework articulates the collective vision of New York State’s communities to eradicate congenital syphilis across the state, providing both immediate and long-term support for all affected groups. It also highlights the persistent disparities in syphilis rates and congenital syphilis for Black females compared to White females.

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partner dashboards

To ensure the prevention, treatment, and elimination of sexually transmitted infections, a more comprehensive community approach is needed. A syndemic approach addresses the intersecting epidemics of HIV/AIDS, STIs, viral hepatitis, and substance use, and therefore is better equipped to tackle the inequities and health disparities that persist in New York.

Our partner dashboards include the New York State Hepatitis C (HCV) Elimination Dashboard and the Ending the HIV Epidemic (ETE) Dashboard: