ReviewIndian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS
Sexually transmitted infections in the elderly: A growing concern in geriatric care.
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- Incidence ofEpidemiology and infection · 2026Article
- Self-reported sexually transmitted infections and related symptoms among women in Ghana.PloS one · 2026Article
- Nationwide trends and disparities in deaths following cardiogenic shock and sepsis in the United States (1999-2023): insights from the CDC WONDER database.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2025Article
- Epidemiological analysis of infectious diseases in older people in China from 2014 to 2022: a population-based study.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2025Article
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Abstract
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among the elderly are an underrecognized yet growing public health concern. This review explores the epidemiological trends, risk factors, and healthcare barriers contributing to STI burden in the elderly population. Factors such as physiological changes, low condom use, limited sexual health education, and under-recognition by healthcare providers heighten vulnerability in this group. Stigma and discomfort around sexual health discussions further impede prevention and timely diagnosis. The review also examines implications of immunosenescence, polypharmacy, and comorbidities on STI susceptibility and outcomes. Older adults are often overlooked in public health interventions for such infections. Hence, addressing this gap requires age-inclusive sexual health policies, tailored screening guidelines, and greater awareness among clinicians and the public.
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