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In an article by Minichiello, Rahman, Hawkes, & Pitts (2012) focused on

sexually transmitted infections (STI) among older adults; substantial evidence


has been collected on trends regarding the subject. Research has revealed
that even though sexual activity declines with the advancement of age, 73%
of older adults between 57-64 years old were having sex. Furthermore, more
than half (53%) among the 64-74 age group and more than a quarter (26%)
among 75-85 year olds were sexually active. As this groups receives limited
sexual service and safe sex consults, the results are increased prevalence of
STIs in older adults (Minichiello et al., 2012).
The research shows that the prevalence of STIs has been rising throughout
the globe. Research was conducted and data was collected from major parts
of the world including the United kingdom and USA. Data collected from the
genitourinary medicine (GUM) departments in the (UK) revealed that there
are increasing trends of chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts,
gonnorrhoea, and syphilis. The studies also showed that STIs in older adults
in UK had doubled between 1996-2003. In the USA, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) reported an increase of personds aged 50 and
over with HIV/AIDS increased from 17% in 2001 to 24% in 2005. Studies
based on the CDC's data also reported a 43% increase in the rate of syphilis
and chlamydia among the population older than 55 years old. Further studies
around the globe revealed similar rising trends (Minichiello et al., 2012).

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