eMJA: Chlamydia screening — Australia should strive to achieve what others have not

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Chlamydia screening — Australia should strive to achieve what others have not

Jane S Hocking, Jennifer Walker, David Regan, Marcus Y Chen and Christopher K Fairley

MJA 2008; 188 (2): 106-108

Abstract

Chlamydia screening programs overseas have failed to reduce chlamydia prevalence despite screening 20%–30% of young sexually active women.
The Australian federal government announced in 2005 that it would provide $12.5 million for chlamydia control. Policymakers must look to chlamydia screening programs in other countries to learn from their experience.
Australia has an excellent primary health care system and a strong track record in establishing highly successful public health programs. This experience places it in a strong position to design and implement an innovative chlamydia screening program to reduce chlamydia prevalence.

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