For this discussion you will be assigned  one of the 50 States in the US (see table below) to research and report on the state's Programs for Prevention of STIs
Initial Response

!!!THE ASSIGNED STATE IS MISSOURI!!!

To get started, visit the CDC State Health Profiles (https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/stateprofiles/default.htm) website and review the material presented for your assigned state. For your assigned state, make sure you review the most common STIs and then address the following in your initial post:

Identify the groups most commonly impacted by STIs.
The CDCs State Health Profile describes the program initiatives supported by the CDC and includes a link for the local state website for health and human services. Go to the local state link and determine what types of preventive services and programs your state offers (Note:This local state link should be located at the end of the State Health Profile report.).
Discuss the level of interest your state shows in these programs and recommend improvements.
Include the state you will be discussing in the title of your post. Your post should be a minimum of 500 words. If you refer to the article use appropriate in-text references and if you use any outside sources, make sure they are acceptable sources for this class (i.e. obtained through the University Libraries) and that you provide a reference for them. Do not quote any material from any sources for this assignment - everything should be in your own words.