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Syphilis rates in New Mexico fell 18.6% and congenital syphilis rates dropped 32.4% from 2024 to 2025, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced this week as the state marks STI Awareness Week.
Obesity rates among New Mexico elementary school students increased in 2025, according to a recent New Mexico Department of Health report —findings the department says underscore the need for sustained investment in children’s health and physical activity.
Alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico dropped 23 percent between 2021 and 2024, the New Mexico Department of Health announced Tuesday as the state marks Alcohol Awareness Month this April.