Teen sex infections likely to hit new high in Singapore

M&C
6 Apr 2008

Singapore - The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among teenagers is forecast to hit a record high in Singapore this year with some having sex as early as 12, a published report said on Sunday.

The top two STIs are chlamydia for girls and gonorrhoea for boys, accounting for more than half of all STIs in teenagers.

The Department of STI Control estimated 800 to 815 cases last year from 776 in 2006 and 678 in 2005.

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