Sexual health, get the facts
Health Facts

Government statistics show that:

  • Great Britain has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in Europe.1
  • STIs, including HIV, pose an enormous burden of morbidity. Those who are most affected include the socially deprived, women, gay men, teenagers, young adults and ethnic minorities.2,3

Government strategy is focused on the prevention of sexual health problems, improving people’s understanding of the issues, better planning of services and better provision of treatment.2

In line with government strategy, Durex is committed to supporting healthcare professionals working to promote and improve the sexual health of the nation. Durex brings you the facts about sexual health in the UK today. Read more in the pages listed in the navigation menu on the left hand side.

References:
  1. Teenage Pregnancy. Report of the Social Exclusion Unit. www.socialexclusionunit.gov.uk.
  2. Department of Health. The national strategy for sexual health and HIV. July 2001.
  3. The UK Collaborative Group for HIV and STI Surveillance. Focus on Prevention. HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United Kingdom in 2003. London: Health Protection Agency Centre for Infections. November 2004.