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Health disparities faced by the LGBTQ+ community

These can include (but are not limited to) increased risk of STIs (83% of new HIV diagnoses among 13-24 year olds were gay men), increased risk of negative mental health outcomes like depression (39% of LGBTQ youth have seriously considered attempting suicide), increased substance abuse issues (39.1% of sexual minority adults have used an illicit drug, compared to 17.1% of sexual majority adults), and increased risk of homelessness (20-40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ). It's important for clinicians to understand how these are related to stigma surrounding the LGBTQ+ community, and to be aware of these disparities in order to provide proper resources.

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Updated 2022-02-03

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