Wednesday the Minnesota Department of Health released a report stating the state has reached a record high of sexually transmitted diseases in 2010, the Minnesota Daily reports.
According to MinnPost, some officials are concerned the rates of STDs are going to continue to rise, as the areas that could prevent STD's are being targeted in budget cuts.
Last year the state reported 17, 760 cases of STDs, compared to 16,912 in 2009, the Minnesota Daily reports.
According to the Minnesota Daily, 70% of the cases are composed of young adults ages 15 to 24.
"These figures expose absolutely inexcusable inequities in access to health-care services for the most vulnerable populations in our community," Sarah Stoesz, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota told MinnPost. "Under the guise of balancing the budget, our elected officials are increasing the already heavy burden on low-income women and families."
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