Gay men have been found to have higher rates of cancer diagnoses than heterosexual men
and poorer outcomes postcancer diagnosis. The two aims of this study were to examine …

We used 2001–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data to examine
insurance status, source of routine care, cigarette and alcohol use, and self-rated health …

Background and significance Tobacco and alcohol use and related morbidity and mortality
are critical public health problems. Results of several, but not all, studies suggest that …

In their recent article on cigarette smoking rates among sexual minority populations, Tang et
al.[1] used data from the California Health Interview Survey to document a higher prevalence …

Objectives. This study compared health indicators among self-identified lesbians/bisexual
women and heterosexual women residing in Los Angeles County. Methods. Respondents …

There is limited research on sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations and cancer
largely due to the lack of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection as …

The current study sought to determine whether health status and health risk behaviors of
Canadian women varied based on sexual identity. This was a cross-sectional analysis of …

In recent years, public health practitioners and officials have begun to note substantial
health problems among individuals who are members of sexual and gender minority …

Purpose: Health behaviors and self-reported health are important for understanding cancer
survivor health. However, there is a paucity of published research about how cancer …

Although sexual minority women are at risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and
cervical cancer, few nationally representative studies have assessed sexual orientation …