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Rise in sexual transmitted infections
2 September 2010 | By Dr Rob Hicks Kate GerbeauJavascript and Flash are required to run this functionality
New figures have revealed an alarming rise in the numbers of sexually transmitted infections reported among 15 to 24 year-olds.
In 2009 there were almost 483 thousand cases compared with almost 471 thousand in 2008 - that's a rise of 12,000 new cases in the UK. Of those diagnosed half were men and two thirds women - all under the age of 25.
We talk to Forces News health expert Dr Rob Hicks.
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