Similarities between younger-older adults in std prevalence

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Most adults over 60 years of age are sexually active. However, they are commonly not captured in surveillance systems. Look at this website from the CDC on Sexually Transmitted Diseases and the PDF of "Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2012" report in the Module. Compare the information on the website to the PDF article "Sexually Transmitted Disease in Older Adults".

a. What are some of the similarities between younger and older adults in STD prevalence?

b. Why do you think that this health disparity is not included in CDC's list?

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