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Louisiana seniors see STI rates surge up to 260% since 2008, driven by increased sexual activity, lack of education, and stigma.
Louisiana seniors have some of the highest STI rates in the U.S., with cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia rising up to 260% since 2008, especially among nursing home residents.
CDC data links the increase to greater sexual activity due to medications like Viagra, lack of sexual health education, misconceptions about protection, and stigma deterring testing.
The trend reflects broader national STI rises, underscoring gaps in prevention and care for older adults in long-term care settings.
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Las personas mayores de Luisiana ven que las tasas de ITS aumentan hasta un 260% desde 2008, impulsadas por el aumento de la actividad sexual, la falta de educación y el estigma.