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Health Disparities Affecting the LGBTQ+ Community

(7 days ago) "These health disparities tend to amplify due to the intersectionality of oppression,"Kristen Martinez, an LGBTQ+ affirmative counselor at Pacific NorthWell in Seattle, … See more

https://www.health.com/mind-body/lgbtq-health-disparities

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health CDC

(Just Now) WEBPeople who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) are members of every community. They are diverse, come from all walks of life, and include people of all …

https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/index.htm

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Health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ populations - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBThis includes elevated rates of suicidal ideation and behavior, depression, anxiety, and higher rates of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and polysubstance use. …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9184722/

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7 LGBTQIA+ Health Disparities: Impact, Tips for Allies, …

(8 days ago) WEBSo to be very clear: LGBTQIA+ communities are not innately more prone to the issues discussed below. LGBTQIA+ communities have higher rates of things like …

https://www.healthline.com/health/lgbtq-health-disparities

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Health Inequities in LGBT People and Nursing …

(3 days ago) WEBHealth disparities were detected in the LGBT community, which exhibited higher rates of mental health problems, substance abuse, risky sexual behaviours, self …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8624572/

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About LGBT Health Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and …

(Just Now) WEBAbout LGBT Health. People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) are members of every community. They are diverse, come from all walks of life, and …

https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/about.htm

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Health and Access to Care and Coverage LGBT Individuals …

(9 days ago) WEBA separate 2013 survey found that among LGBT individuals estimated to have incomes under 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL), almost 4 in 10 had medical debt and more than 4 in 10 reported

https://www.kff.org/report-section/health-and-access-to-care-and-coverage-lgbt-individuals-in-the-us-health-challenges/

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LGBT+ People’s Health Status and Access to Care - KFF

(3 days ago) WEBMore than nine in ten (93%) LGBT+ people saw a doctor or health care provider in the past two years but fewer than three-quarters (73%) of this group had a …

https://www.kff.org/report-section/lgbt-peoples-health-status-and-access-to-care-issue-brief/

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Health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ populations

(Just Now) WEBLike other populations affected by health disparities, LGBTQ+ people—and transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people in particular—are susceptible to …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43856-022-00128-1

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One of the Largest Health Issues Facing LGBTQ+ People …

(3 days ago) WEBKey points. LGBTQ-related intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the largest health issues facing the LGBTQ+ population occurring in every 1 in 3 people. Only two court-approved LGBTQ-specific

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/lgbtq-affirmative-psychology/202211/one-the-largest-health-issues-facing-lgbtq-people-today

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The problems with LGBTQ health care - Harvard Gazette

(2 days ago) WEBThe solution, according to panelists at a session sponsored by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, involves gathering more data to help identify specific health needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, …

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/03/health-care-providers-need-better-understanding-of-lgbtq-patients-harvard-forum-says/

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Mental health challenges of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender

(3 days ago) WEBLiterature search. A literature search was performed according to the following inclusion criteria: quantitative or qualitative research or reports from experts …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7876969/

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Discrimination and Barriers to Well-Being: The State of the …

(5 days ago) WEBNineteen percent of transgender or nonbinary respondents also reported that a doctor or other health care provider assumed their medical issue was related to …

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/discrimination-and-barriers-to-well-being-the-state-of-the-lgbtqi-community-in-2022/

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LGBT - Healthy People 2030 health.gov

(5 days ago) WEBHealthy People 2030 supports improving the health and well-being of LGBT populations through health behavior objectives, objectives to address systemic problems, and …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/lgbt

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LGBTQ+ Communities and Mental Health

(Just Now) WEBThe bisexual and transgender communities have the highest rates of mental health concerns within the LGBTQ+ population. Younger members of the LGBTQ+ community …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/lgbtq-communities-and-mental-health

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Understanding the Health Needs of LGBT People

(Just Now) WEBhealth problems and other adverse health outcomes.13 For many LGBT individuals, the minority stress they experience on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity …

https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/wp-content/uploads/LGBTHealthDisparitiesMar2016.pdf

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The importance of prioritizing mental health for the LGBTQ

(5 days ago) WEBPeople who identify as LGBTQ+ are at greater risk of experiencing mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. In this Mayo …

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-importance-of-prioritizing-mental-health-for-the-lgbtq-community/

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Advancing LGBT Health and Well-being: 2016 Report HHS.gov

(3 days ago) WEBIntroduction: Since 2010, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been committed to advancing the health and well-being of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and …

https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/lgbtqi/reports/health-objectives-2016.html

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Addressing Mental Health Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community

(Just Now) WEBAddressing Mental Health Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community. May 01, 2023. According to a 2022 survey by Gallup, 7.2% of adults in the U.S. identify as gay, …

https://www.altamed.org/articles/addressing-mental-health-issues-lgbtq-community

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Summary - The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender …

(4 days ago) WEBLesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals experience unique health disparities. Although the acronym LGBT is used as an umbrella term, and the health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64795/

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NIA supports studies of health needs of LGBT community

(7 days ago) WEBAs the American population ages, the number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals ages 65 and older is also increasing. However, we …

https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/nia-supports-studies-health-needs-lgbt-community

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What is health equity? How the idea grew – and why it matters

(9 days ago) WEBThe richest 1% of Americans have a life expectancy that's at least 10 years higher than those in the poorest 1%. Where a person lives can predict their likelihood of …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/04/24/what-is-health-equity-how-the-idea-grew-and-why-it-matters

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Advancing Racial Equity in U.S. Health Care: State Disparities

(6 days ago) WEBThis report highlights persistent racial and ethnic disparities in health care across the United States. These disparities are fueled by inequities in access to high …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2024/apr/advancing-racial-equity-us-health-care

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Integrating Mental and Physical Health to Better Support Patients …

(6 days ago) WEBIntegrating Mental and Physical Health to Better Support Patients and Communities. Apr 26, 2024 - 09:58 AM by. Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA. …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-04-26-integrating-mental-and-physical-health-better-support-patients-and-communities

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Get the Facts about Transgender & Non-Binary Athletes

(1 days ago) WEBTransgender and non-binary people, in particular trans and non-binary student athletes, are under attack by politicians at all levels of government, as well as in the media. 2021 …

https://www.hrc.org/resources/get-the-facts-about-transgender-non-binary-athletes

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Health Care Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and …

(3 days ago) WEBDepression and suicidal risk among discriminated LGBT youth. Sexual minority adolescents report a greater incidence of mental health issues such as …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5478215/

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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Historic Action to Increase …

(5 days ago) WEB“We are taking important steps to strengthen care provided through Medicaid and CHIP and establishing national staffing standards for nursing homes to enhance …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/22/biden-harris-administration-takes-historic-action-increase-access-quality-care-support-families-care-workers.html

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On Earth Day, a look at how climate change is impacting health

(2 days ago) WEBEarth Day takes place every year on 22 April when we are encouraged to come together to work on solutions to give our planet a healthier future. Climate change …

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/this-earth-day-we-consider-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-human-health-110b71b453/

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New Utah Food Bank Pantry will boost services to southern Utahns

(2 days ago) WEBHurricane • Once it opens its new food pantry in June, Utah Food Bank officials expect the number of households receiving food and other assistance in the …

https://www.sltrib.com/news/business/2024/04/27/utah-food-bank-pantry-says-houses/

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Introduction - The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and …

(4 days ago) WEBAt a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals are an increasingly open, acknowledged, and visible part of society, clinicians and researchers …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64810/

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