The genital warts are the growing concern as far as United States of America is concerned. The reason is almost six million people are getting genital warts problem each year. However this wart problem is not only specific to America, all most all the countries are having genital wart problem. Let us discuss about few statistical information about the genital wart here.
America social health association [ASHA] conducted survey recently regarding the genital wart incidences in America. As per that survey nearly 5.5 million Americans are getting this problem every year. In total, nearly about 40 millions Americana are living with this problem. This is really high and raises serious concern.
These genital warts are caused by virus, termed as human papilloma virus. There are more than hundred types of human papilloma viruses and the one that is causing genital wart is different from the other virus. Out of these hundred different types and more, nearly thirty different types of viruses can spread only through sexual intercourse. When compared with the other types of warts, genital warts are more serious concern.
The genital warts can affect the male and females of any age groups. However the younger people who are between the ages twenty and twenty four are more susceptible. Too much indulgence in sex at this age could be the reason for this.
Genital warts are more serious problem in females than males. In males this genital warts are virtually harmless but in females, there is a possibility that these warts may lead to cervical cancer. As per statistical information, nearly about 85 percent of the females who are suffering from cervical cancer had genital warts earlier in their life.
In all most fifty percent of the cases, the females with genital warts do not show any symptoms. Hence it is always better that the women do subject themselves for pap test at least once in a year, to rule out the presence of genital warts. This way one can be very sure that they are free from genital warts and there is no danger of development of cervical cancer.
The genital warts are more prevalent in United Kingdom too. In fact the most common sexually transmitted disease as far as United Kingdom is concerned is genital wart. The men who are in the age group of twenty to twenty four are at the higher risk. In case of women, the age group 16 to 19 is at higher risk.
By looking at the age group that is more susceptible, one can easily come to a conclusion that this disease spreads faster through sexual intercourse. Hence protected sex is the only solution to prevent this disease. Using condom while involving in sexual activities may not be sufficient.
This is because the virus that causes genital warts may be present in parts of the body that is not covered by the condom. Hence the best thing is not to have sex withy the partner who is having genital warts. In case the life partner is found to have sex, let the partner get the required treatment and get cured. Till then sex with the partner needs to be avoided.