# New Caledonia: decline in condom use exposes young people to serious infections

> The decrease in condom use among young New Caledonians, linked notably to a loss of purchasing power, is facilitating syphilis and infections that can affect fertility.

**In brief**: Health event (severity: low) in Nouvelle-Calédonie, first detected on 4 November 2026 at 19:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 19:00.

- Category: Health
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nouvelle-Calédonie
- First detected: 4 November 2026 at 19:00
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 19:00
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/9752-new-caledonia-decline-in-condom-use-exposes-young-people-to-serious-infections

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Syphilis, infections, stérilité : les conséquences graves du recul de l'utilisation du préservatif chez les jeunes Calédoniens](https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/nouvellecaledonie/syphilis-infections-sterilite-les-consequences-graves-du-recul-de-l-utilisation-du-preservatif-chez-les-jeunes-caledoniens-1754346.html) — La 1ère (Outre-mer), 4 November 2026 at 19:00

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Cite as: Acturadar, “New Caledonia: decline in condom use exposes young people to serious infections”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/9752-new-caledonia-decline-in-condom-use-exposes-young-people-to-serious-infections
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