Summary: In 2009, the rates of chlamydia among young Canadians were as follows: among youth aged 15 to 19 years, 394 per 100,000 males and 1,720 per 100,000 females; among young adults aged 20 to 24 years, 901 per 100,000 males and 1,871 per 100,000 females; and among young adults aged 25 to 29 years, 557 per 100,000 males and 788 per 100,000 females. Among the overall population aged 0 years and older, the rates of chlamydia were 175 per 100,000 males and 340 per 100,000 females.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada using data from STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) Surveillance and Epidemiology.
| Rate per 100,000 population | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| 15 to 19 years | 394 | 1,720 |
| 20 to 24 years | 901 | 1,871 |
| 25 to 29 years | 557 | 788 |
| 0 years and older | 175 | 340 |