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Sexually transmitted disease rates rise among elderly: Why?

Sexually transmitted disease rates rise among elderly: Why?

According to the editorial, an estimated 80 percent of 50- to 90-year-olds are sexually active. This activity has contributed to rises in cases of syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea among 45- to 64-year-olds in the U.S. and the U.K.