Since we first looked at the data, the CDC has published new findings, with new data from 2016 available.
The problem is so bad that many experts are labeling the surge in STD rates a national epidemic.
In order to keep you informed about which areas pose the greatest risk, weve compiled a nationwide ranking of states by the frequency of STD infection.
The top ten worst states all experienced a rise in the rate of gonorrhea per 100k residents.
Other states fared better, including North Carolina (#7), Louisiana (#2) and New Mexico (#5) which all experienced a decrease in chlamydia infections per 100k.
Significantly, thirty states either maintained their previous position or only moved one place in the overall rankings. »