There are a lot of herpes statistics that are thrown around these days. Here they all are in one place for your convenience. (To see a handy visual chart of population breakdown, download the free herpes disclosure e-book here.)
All statistics below are based on Americans 14-49 years old:
- All: 16.2% (over 25 million; 1 out of 6) have genital herpes
- 80% of all Americans have oral herpes
- Women: 20.9% of women have genital herpes
- Men: 11.5% of men have genital herpes
- Blacks: 39.2% of black Americans have genital herpes (48% of black women)
- Whites: 12.3% of white Americans have genital herpes
- 80% of Americans with genital herpes (HSV-2) are unaware of their infection (which is why it’s important for everyone to specifically request the herpes blood test with their STD screening)
- Up to 50% of new genital herpes infections are caused by HSV-1, mainly through cases of oral herpes being passed through oral sex
Most statistics above were found on the CDC fact sheet on herpes.
P.S. This video is part of the free "inside coaching" series.
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