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Alarming statistics show the urgency of the sexual health crisis in Canada.

Latex condoms, when used properly are highly effective against pregnancy and are the most popular method of contraceptive use among Canadian women. A latex condom can reduce the risk of transmission of HIV infection (AIDS) and many other STIs (such as Chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, hepatitis B and syphilis) to or from the penis. To get the most protection from a latex condom, use one correctly every time you have sex.

STIs are common among Canadians. For example:

• Between 4-5% of young Canadian women have undiagnosed Chlamydia, an often asymptomatic infection that if untreated, can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, tubal infertility (a leading cause of infertility among Canadians), chronic pelvic pain, and ectopic pregnancy.¹
• Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common STI in Canada and around the world. In fact, scientists believe that as many as 75% of us will have an HPV infection at some point in our lives. When undiagnosed and untreated, some types of HPV infection can lead to cervical cancer.²
• Over 65,000 Canadians have tested positive for HIV. While the number of people in Canada newly diagnosed with HIV has been stable since 2002 at about 2,500 per year, it is estimated that over a quarter of Canadians with HIV have not been diagnosed – they don’t know that they have the virus.³

Condoms are an important part of sexual health promotion. Be sure to recognize the importance of promoting condom use in your work. Information can make a difference. The more all of us spread the word about the dangers of unprotected sex, the sooner we can reduce these statistics. Please use these downloads and links to support your efforts in educating patients and clients.

> Patient and Client Education Materials (PDFs)

> Informative Links

1. Public Health Agency of Canada. (2010). Chlamydial infections. Canadian Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Infections. www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/std-mts/sti-its/
2. Public Health Agency of Canada. (2007). What Everyone Should Know About Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Questions and Answers. www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/std-mts/hpv-vph/pdf/hpvfact_e.pdf
3. Public Health Agency of Canada. (2010). Undiagnosed HIV infections in Canada. HIV/AIDS Epi Update. Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control, Public Health Agency of Canada.