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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Chlamydia Cases among Youth
Measurement Period: 2021
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This indicator shows the number of chlamydia cases reported among youth under 25 years of age.
Why is this important?
Chlamydia, one of the most frequently reported bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, is caused by the bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis. Although symptoms of chlamydia are usually mild or absent, serious complications that cause irreversible damage, including infertility, can occur "silently" before a woman ever recognizes an infection. Chlamydia can also be transmitted via discharge from the penis of an infected man. Under-reporting of chlamydia is substantial because most people with chlamydia are not aware of their infections and do not seek testing.
2,906
cases
Source:
District of Columbia Department of Health
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: September 2023
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: September 2023
Compared to
Technical note: Values for previous years may not reflect the most recent revisions made by the District of Columbia Department of Health. Please consult the source for the most current values.
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Data Source
- District of Columbia Department of Health
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Sexually Transmitted Infections, Health / Adolescent Health, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Health Outcomes, Teens