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The Croydon Borough Council in
London, England, has produced a sex-advice pamphlet for the elderly to raise
awareness about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and prevent STD
transmission.
The campaign resulted from the
results of a study, which indicated that casual sexual relationships among
pensioners aged 45 to 64 years are creating an increase in STDs. According to
Labour Councillor Maggie Mansell, pensioners are “fitter” and “more active”
than previous generations.
Also, they started their sex lives “after the
pill and before AIDS” and had not been accustomed to using condoms. She stated
that although the older citizens did not need contraception, they needed modern
advice. Mansell said that, in London, cases of syphilis in 45–64 year olds
increased tenfold—from 52 in the year 2000 to 503 in 2009. For individuals
older than 65 years the number quadrupled—from 7 in 2000 to 32 in 2009.
The Friends of AIDS Foundation is
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and
empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV
virus. To learn more about The Friends of AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.
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