Final answer:
It is false that STIs are more present in the general community than high risk populations; they are more prevalent among teens and young adults. Two commonly asymptomatic STIs are chlamydia and gonorrhea. STIs can increase the risk of cancer, and while condoms reduce transmission, they do not completely prevent it.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that STIs are present more in the general community rather than high risk populations is false. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) tend to be more prevalent among certain high risk populations, such as teens and young adults. This is due in part to their higher likelihood of taking risks and a lack of knowledge about how STIs spread. Nine and ten years old children are not generally considered to be at high risk for STIs. However, as they approach adolescence, it becomes increasingly important to educate them about safe practices and the realities of STIs to prepare them for the future.
Two STIs that often go unnoticed are chlamydia and gonorrhea because they commonly do not cause symptoms, or only mild symptoms. The proper use of condoms can significantly reduce the risk of transmission, but it does not completely prevent the transmission of STIs. Moreover, antibiotics cannot be used to treat all STIs, for instance, genital herpes which is caused by a virus, not bacteria. The most common STI in the United States is chlamydia, and certain STIs have been linked to an increased risk of cancer, highlighting the importance of sexual health education and prevention measures.