In 2004, overall IHS and U.S. gonorrhea rates were similar (110 and 113.5
cases per 100,000 population, respectively)
Three IHS Areas (Aberdeen, Alaska, Phoenix) had 2004 gonorrhea rates higher
than the U.S. rate
In 2004, 11 of 12 IHS Areas had higher female gonorrhea rates than male
gonorrhea rates
During 2003-2004, overall gonorrhea rates in the U.S.decreased by 1.5%,
while overall IHS gonorrhea increased by 20%; among IHS Areas, the largest
rate increase occurred in the Phoenix Area (36% increase)
Notes:
IHS rates based on AI/AN living in service counties
U.S. rates based on all races and ethnicities
Exclusions: States with >50% of cases with unknown race excluded
Adjustments: States with ≤50% of cases with unknown race have cases
redistributed; Cases from partial IHS Area service counties are redistributed
