Wednesday, April 30, 2025
4/30/2025
UHS Male Health Program - Over the past three years Bexar County has demonstrated a significant need for family planning support. From 2004 through 2006 the infant mortality rate increased from 6.21 to 6.76 per 1,000 births, and continues to be higher than the Healthy People 2010 goal of less than 4.5 per 1,000 births. Bexar County averages 3,300 teen births a year, many of which are second or third births for the mother. Also, 43% of teen pregnancy fathers are 19 years and younger with a range between 14 and 19 years. Further evidence to support male family planning in our community is the disturbing incidence of child abuse. The reported number of child abuse cases increased from 3,226 to 5,755 between 2001 and 2006, an increase of 78%. Sexually transmitted diseases are also a growing concern in Bexar County. From 2001 to 2006 Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and AIDS cases increased 28%, 27%, 41% and 18% respectively. An additional concern is the number of male deaths related to HIV. In 2005, HIV was the 19th
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