Rate of infectious syphilis by region (per 100 000 population)
| 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Vancouver/Richmond | 5.4 | 12.6 | 12.9 |
| Adjacent municipalities | 0.6 | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| Vancouver's downtown eastside | 53 | 123 | 126 |
| Rest of British Columbia | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 |