Reported Cases of STDs Reach Record High in U.S.

More than two million cases of sexually transmitted diseases occurred in the United States during 2016, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC's annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report indicated record high numbers for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.

The CDC compiles the annual report using data collected nationally. The report tracks trends and incidence rates for sexually transmitted diseases across the country.

Specific figures for each disease were included within the report. The CDC did not offer specific explanations for the increase in reported cases.