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Do older people have worms? Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 24% of the global population is infected with soil-transmitted worms, and older adults with weakened immune systems face increased risk. While often associated with children, parasitic infections can affect people of all ages, so it's important to understand the risks and symptoms if you want to know: **Do older people have worms?**.

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