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Fewer New Zealanders contracting sexually transmitted diseases

Syphilis rates have dropped by about a quarter, with declines reported across most of the country.

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New Zealand has recorded fewer cases of sexually transmitted diseases. Syphilis rates have shown the biggest decline, falling by approximately a quarter. The drop has been widespread, though the South Island has not seen the same decrease.

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Fewer Kiwis contracting sexually transmitted diseases

Syphilis rates have had the biggest drop – about a quarter – and have fallen everywhere except the South Island.

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