Do gay men have more healtth problems than straight

Cancer Research UK said more research was needed as the reasons for any difference were unclear. In the , and California Health Interview surveys, a total of 3, men and 7, women said they had been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. Out of the , people interviewed, 1, men and women described themselves as gay, while 1, women said they were bisexual.

Gay men 'report higher cancer rate than straight men'

Previous studies have identified LGB individuals in general, and subgroups of the LGB population in particular, as being at a greater risk of poorer health outcomes, compared with their heterosexual counterparts. Minority stress Note is a common explanation for health disparities.

Health of gay and straight people compared in first major survey

Talk to your health care provider about resources to help you quit. Violence can affect anyone in an intimate relationship. And research has shown that gay men and other men who have sex with men experience intimate partner violence at a higher rate than do other men. But gay men might be more likely to stay silent about this kind of violence due to fear of discrimination.

LGB people 'more likely to have mental health issues'

Lesbian, gay and bisexual people are more than twice as likely as heterosexuals to have a long-term mental health condition, an analysis of NHS data suggests. They are also more likely to drink heavily and smoke, the report says. The findings "confirm well-established health inequalities for LGB people", say rights groups.