April Issue: STI Prevalence in Elders

Reviewing STI Prevalence

STIs (or sexually transmitted infections) are often associated with younger to middle-aged populations. However, rates of STI infections have gone up for elderly individuals with the advent of more social nursing homes and personal connections. In this paper, we will explain the rise in STIs among seniors, go over how certain factors contributed to this rise (e.g., improper condom use, lack of knowledge of STIs, and the relation of life expectancy), how elderly individuals can take steps to prevent STI infection (e.g., vaccines, and PrEP for HIV), and what doctors and health professionals can do to lessen current rates.