Pride Month: 5 Health Issues LGBTQ Community Is More Likely To Face

Healthshots By Aayushi Gupta Published June 2, 2023

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If you're an LGBTQ individual, you may face various health issues that can affect both your mind and body. Check out these 5 health problems you are more likely to suffer.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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A study published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior found that due to a lack of awareness, gay men, bisexual men, and lesbian women are at higher risk of STIs, and HIV/AIDS.

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Obesity

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Bisexual and lesbian women are more likely to be overweight due to the higher levels of distress that they face, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Depression And Anxiety

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LGBTQ individuals have higher rates of mental health disorders compared to the general population. This includes conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

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Eating Disorders

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A Journal of Adolescent Health reported that gay men were 7 times more likely to engage in binge eating, and transgenders were 5 times more likely to suffer from an eating disorder.

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Substance Abuse

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Lesbian, homosexual, and bisexual individuals are more likely than heterosexual adults to smoke and drink alcohol in excess, according to the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Pride Month: 5 Health Issues LGBTQ Community Is More Likely To Face

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Health Issues In LGBTQ Members

Health Issues In LGBTQ Members

If you're an LGBTQ individual, you may face various health issues that can affect both your mind and body. Check out these 5 health problems you are more likely to suffer.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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A study published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior found that due to a lack of awareness, gay men, bisexual men, and lesbian women are at higher risk of STIs, and HIV/AIDS.

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Obesity

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Bisexual and lesbian women are more likely to be overweight due to the higher levels of distress that they face, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Depression And Anxiety

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LGBTQ individuals have higher rates of mental health disorders compared to the general population. This includes conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

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Eating Disorders

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A Journal of Adolescent Health reported that gay men were 7 times more likely to engage in binge eating, and transgenders were 5 times more likely to suffer from an eating disorder.

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Substance Abuse

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Lesbian, homosexual, and bisexual individuals are more likely than heterosexual adults to smoke and drink alcohol in excess, according to the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

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