Researchers plotted rates and graphs of STD rates from 1980 to 1990 . In the US , rates of chlamydia soared since 1980 compared to 1990 . mortality rates are still much higher in the US than in 1990 . Washington D.C. has the highest incidence of syphilis , HIV and gonorrhea . In Europe , Moldova has the most herpes , while the UK tops the HPV chart .
Researchers plotted maps and graphs of STD rates from 1980 to 2013 . In the US , rates of chlamydia soared since 1980 compared to Europe . Gonorrhea rates are still much higher in the US than in Europe . Washington D.C. has the highest incidence of syphilis , HIV and gonorrhea . In Europe , Moldova has the most herpes , while the UK tops the HPV chart .