Objectives: To examine associations between sexual orientation and breast cancer risk
factors, cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, mental health status, and health-related …

Objective: To assess and compare the physical and mental health status of women of
differing sexual orientation within a population-based sample. Methods: We used a …

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 …

OBJECTIVES: This study examined whether lesbians are at increased risk for certain
cancers as a result of an accumulation of behavioral risk factors and difficulties in accessing …

Background There is a dearth of validated information about lesbian and bisexual women's
health. To better understand some of these issues, we used population-based data to …

OBJECTIVES: This study compared the prevalence of health behaviors among lesbians and
in the general population of women. METHODS: We used a cross-sectional community …

Context Little is known about older lesbian and bisexual women. Existing research rarely
compares characteristics of these women with comparable heterosexual women. Objective …

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the similarities and differences
between lesbians and their heterosexual sisters in the established risks for developing …

Objective: To determine if older lesbians have more breast and gynecological cancer risk
factors compared with their heterosexual sisters. Methods: Using multiple methods …

Lesbians may engage in behavior that places their health at risk and may delay health care
and screening more than do their heterosexual counterparts. This article examines …