Status: Improving
Reduce pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in adolescent and young females (aged 15 to 24 years)
Data Source: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project - Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (HCUP-NEDS), AHRQ
Summary
When chlamydia and gonorrhea are untreated, they can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Many female adolescents and young women have chlamydia or gonorrhea, which means they’re at higher risk for PID. PID can be painful, and it can cause ectopic pregnancy and infertility. Condom use, screening, and early treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea can help prevent PID in female adolescents and young women.
Topics: Sexually Transmitted Infections, Adolescents , Women
Workgroup: Sexually Transmitted Infections Workgroup
1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.