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LGBTIQ Heath
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered,
intersexed, and questioning (LGBTIQ) population has been identified
as an at-risk population.
Recent data suggests that LGBTIQ
youth
and adults have many high
health risks and behaviors, including higher rates of substance abuse,
suicidal ideation, tobacco use, breast cancer, HIV and STI
transmission, and lack of access
to LGBTIQ-competent health care services.*
Health Issues
*MAMM, 1999; Journal of the American Medical
Association, 1996; 275: 1354-1359; Western Journal of
Medicine, 2000; 172(6): 403-408; Medical Tribune, Internnist &
Cardiologist Edition, 1998; 39(17):7; San Francisco Examiner,
"Pap Smear Can Help Cut Gays' Cancer Risk": May 18, 1999;
Harris Interactive, "Gays and Lesbians More Likely to Smoke
than Other Adults Despite Risks": May 14, 2001.
Also - Boulder County Public Health Youth Risk
Behavior Survey (YRBS). |
