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Topic: STIs in Older Adults ≥ 55 a.) Health Status: Clearly included the national and state data relevant to the health status. The term sexually transmitted infection (STI) refers to a virus, bacteria, fungus, or parasite that has infected a person's body via sexual contact, while sexually transmitted disease (STD) refers to a recognizable disease state that has developed from an STI. This STI Program generally uses the term STI to emphasize the prevention and treatment of infections before they develop into diseases, although the term STD is used when referring to data from sources that use it. According to Fair Health's database, STDs remain a significant health issue, with a 4.8% increase in the percentage of patients diagnosed with STDs from 2020 to 2023. Age-specific data shows a decrease in STD diagnoses among younger age groups (0-24), while older age groups have seen a steady increase, with a 16.2% increase among those aged 55-64 and a 23.8% increase among those aged 65 and older. STDs, once primarily associated with younger populations, are now increasingly prevalent among older adults, necessitating targeted interventions to address the unique needs and circumstances of this demographic/ elders b. How does the health issue.