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Reduce the syphilis rate in men who have sex with men — STI‑05 Data

Most Recent Data:
392.7 cases of primary and secondary syphilis per 100,000 men (2023)

Target:
392.0 per 100,000 

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
419.0 cases of primary and secondary syphilis per 100,000 men who have sex with men were reported in 2018 

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