Table 1

Annual incidence of genital Chlamydia trachomatis episodes in Coventry residents attending local genitourinary clinics

Males aged 15–64 (population 93 807*)Females aged 15–64 (population 93 883*)
YearCases†Incidence per 100 000 (95% confidence limit)Cases†Incidence per 100 000 (95% confidence limit)
*Population assumed constant for years 1992–6.
†Excludes 14 cases known to be Coventry residents attending outlying clinics for whom the date of attendance is unknown.
1992178190 (163–220)131141 (117–165)
1993181193 (166–223)108150 (95–139)
1994127135 (113–162)164175 (149–204)
1995106113 (93–137)122130 (108–156)
1996117125 (104–150)122130 (108–156)
Overall709151 (140–163)647138 (128–149)