• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health | CDC

    People 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 races and ethnicities, all ages, all socioeconomic statuses, and ...

  • 10 Statistics You Need to Know about LGBT Healthcare ...

    2018/11/20 · To reduce the risk of healthcare discrimination, find an LGBT friendly or LGBT identifying doctor with our health provider search tool. 8. Only 16 percent of LGBT patients choose to inform their doctor of their sexual orientation.

  • Mental health statistics: LGBT people | Mental Health …

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  • Understanding the Health Needs of LGBT People

    health 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 intersects with inequalities associated with race, ethnicity, and social class. 14

  • National LGBTI Health Alliance - The Statistics At a …

    Statistics for LGBTI Population LGBT people aged 16 and over scored an average K10 score of 19.6, indicating moderate psychological distress LGBT people aged 16 and over who have experienced abuse and harassment scored ...

  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health | Healthy ...

    GoalImprove the health, safety, and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals.OverviewLGBT individuals encompass all races and ethnicities, religions, and social classes. Sexual orientation and gender ...

  • National LGBT Survey: Summary report - GOV.UK

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  • LGBT Population Health Program | Fenway Health: …

    LGBT Population Health Program supports and stimulates research to fill critical knowledge gaps related to the health of sexual and gender minorities, strengthening the foundation for culturally competent treatment and behavior

  • MHA | Mental Health America - Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual ...

    Mental Health America works nationally and locally to raise awareness about mental health and ensures that those at-risk for mental illnesses and related disorders receive proper, timely and effective treatment. MHA incorporates culturally competent strategies to ensure that it is effectively addressing the treatment and psychosocial needs of …

  • About the Data - The Williams Institute

    2017/12/31 · About the data Analysis in this interactive utilize data collected for the Gallup Daily Tracking survey. Respondents were obtained through list-assisted random digit dial (70% cell phone, 30% landline) and randomly assigned to one of ...

  • About the Data - The Williams Institute

    2017/12/31 · About the data Analysis in this interactive utilize data collected for the Gallup Daily Tracking survey. Respondents were obtained through list-assisted random digit dial (70% cell phone, 30% landline) and randomly assigned to one of ...

  • Face the facts: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and …

    2015/02/25 · Back to main Face the Facts page Equality and freedom from discrimination are fundamental human rights that belong to all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or because they are intersex. The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 makes if unlawful to discriminate on the basis of a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity …

  • Stonewall’s LGBT in Britain – Health Report | Mind, the ...

    Report by Stonewall into mental health, accessing treatment and smoking, alcohol and drugs among LGBT people. LGBT charity Stonewall has just published a report drawing from the results of a survey carried out by Yougov into the mental health and wellbeing of LGBT people across England, Scotland and Wales and their experiences in accessing health…

  • Sexual orientation, UK - Office for National Statistics

    2019/01/21 · Sexual orientation, UK: 2017 Experimental statistics on sexual orientation in the UK in 2017 by region, sex, age, marital status, ethnicity and socio-economic classification. 6 March 2020 In Sexual Orientation, UK: 2018 ...

  • About LGBT Health | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and ...

    The perspectives and needs of LGBT people should be routinely considered in public health efforts to improve the overall health of every person and eliminate health disparities. In addition to considering the needs of LGBT people in programs designed to improve the health of entire communities, there is also a need for culturally competent …

  • NIH Recognizes LGBTQ Community as 'Health Disparity ...

    2017/02/09 · The National Institutes of Health announced they are recognizing the LGBTQ community as a "health disparity population." “When I started this work about a decade ago, I was told, ‘Don’t ...

  • LGBT Mental Health Statistics: What The Numbers Say ...

    2019/08/22 · LGBT mental health statistics make sobering reading and the numbers say volumes about our most vulnerable teenagers. Recent surveys have shown that those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender are more likely to have a mental health problem when compared to heterosexuals.

  • Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations | Publications …

    This kit equips prevention professionals, health care providers, and educators with information on health issues among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population. It includes an overview of terms related to gender

  • LGBTI

    February 2020 3 National LGBTI Health Alliance Self-Harm9 Compared to the general population, LGBTI people are more likely to have engaged in self-harm in their lifetime, specifically: LGBT young people are nearly twice as

  • LGBT in Britain - Health - Stonewall

    2019/04/17 · LGBT in Britain - Health Report is Stonewall's report based on YouGov research with 5000 lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people across England, Scotland and Wales about their life in Britain today. This report, part of a series

  • Depression in the LGBT Population - Healthline

    2018/02/28 · Depression in the LGBT Population Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD , CRNP, ACRN, CPH on July 8, 2016 — Written by Michael Kerr Statistics Home life LGBT adults Support Takeaway ...

  • LGBT demographics of the United States - Wikipedia

    The demographics of sexual orientation and gender identity in the United States have been studied in the social sciences in recent decades. A 2017 Gallup poll concluded that 4.5% of adult Americans identified as LGBT with 5.1% of women identifying as LGBT, compared with 3.9% of men.[1] A different survey in 2016, from the Williams Institute ...

  • The Greater Manchester Population Health Plan

    The Greater Manchester Population Health Plan 2017 - 2021 Foreword April 2016 was a milestone in Greater Manchester’s history. It marked the start of the era in which we take charge of health and social care in our region. It’s ...

  • Statistics by Population Group - Health Statistics & …

    2020/04/09 · World health and disability statistics including data and facts on age, area, types, and population numbers of people with disabilities. From Disabled World. LGBTQ+ Data Resources from the Center for LGBTData.com A guide to ...

  • Reducing Health Disparities and Enhancing the …

    Reducing Health Disparities and Giving Voice Mental and sexual health treatment efforts and substance abuse prevention efforts for LGBT adolescents in the United States and around the world are compromised by a lack of rigorous ...

  • Demographics of sexual orientation - Wikipedia

    The demographics of sexual orientation show variance, and estimates for the lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) population are subject to controversy and ensuing debates. Obtaining precise numbers is difficult for a variety of reasons. One of the major reasons for the difference in statistical findings regarding homosexuality and bisexuality has ...

  • Inequalities in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT ...

    There are known health disparities between lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and non-LGBT people, but only in the past couple of decades have population-based health surveys in the United States included ...

  • Mental Health in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender ...

    2016/03/28 · Today’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth come out at younger ages, and public support for LGBT issues has dramatically increased, so why do LGBT youth continue to be at high risk for compromised mental health? We …

  • Movement Advancement Project | LGBT Populations

    State Total Adult Population LGBT Adult Population LGBT Population Density % of LGBTQ Individuals Raising Children % of Same-Sex Couples Raising Children Alabama 4,887,871 117,000 3.1

  • Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations …

    Title Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information and Resources Kit. Author SAMHSA Subject LGBT Populations Keywords Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information and Resources Kit. Created Date 3/14/2012 5

  • • U.S. LGBT population by status of transgender exclusions ...

    2020/02/26 · As of February 2020, 53 percent of the LGBT population lived in U.S. states where private health insurance service providers weren't allowed to deny coverage for transgender-related health care ...

  • Health and Access to Care and Coverage for Lesbian, …

    2018/05/03 · Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals often face challenges and barriers to accessing needed health services and, as a result, can experience worse health outcomes. These ...

  • LGBT Health Education Center - IMPROVING THE …

    IMPROVING THE HEALTH CARE OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) PEOPLE: Understanding and Eliminating Health Disparities Kevin L Ard MD, MPH1, and Harvey J Makadon2 MD The National LGBT ...

  • LGBTI People Mental Health & Suicide - Beyond Blue

    population groups, while also forming a specific marginalized population group, with specific health needs. LGBTI People Mental Health Suicide 2011 3 LGBTI people have significantly poorer mental health and higher rates of 4 5 6 ...

  • LGBT Aging - Williams Institute

    LGBT older adults are a growing population likely in need of more frequent health care and social support. From a service perspective, culturally sensitive training for health care and social service agencies and professionals that

  • Mental Health in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender ...

    2016/03/28 · Today’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth come out at younger ages, and public support for LGBT issues has dramatically increased, so why do LGBT youth continue to be at high risk for compromised mental health? We …

  • Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information ...

    Home » Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit While many challenges exist with regards to the availability of data, this kit aims to create awareness among prevention specialists and healthcare providers of the needs, experiences, and health status of LGBT …

  • In U.S., LGBT More Likely Than Non-LGBT to Be Uninsured

    2020/05/01 · In the U.S., LGBT adults are more likely than non-LGBT adults to be uninsured. LGBT adults are also more likely to lack a personal doctor and to report being unable to afford healthcare costs in the last year.

  • Statistics and Data - LGBTQ+ Studies Research Guide ...

    2020/05/04 · Health care use among gay, lesbian and bisexual Canadians Other Sources LGBT Mental Health - Canadian Mental Health Association LGBT Homlessness - Canada Forum Poll on LGBT in Canada Toronto Police Hate Crimes

  • Substance Use and SUDs in LGBTQ* Populations | …

    2017/09/05 · People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) often face social stigma, discrimination, and other challenges not encountered by people who identify as heterosexual. They also face a greater risk of harassment and violence. As a result of these and other stressors, sexual minorities are at increased risk for various behavioral health …

  • Growing Up LGBT in America: View and Share Statistics ...

    2016/06/22 · Growing Up LGBT in America HRC’s report, Growing Up LGBT in America, is a groundbreaking survey of more than 10,000 LGBT-identified youth ages 13-17. It provides a stark picture of the difficulties they face — the impact on their well-being is profound, however these youth are quite resilient.

  • Massachusetts has a large and growing LGBT population…

    The mission of Fenway Health is to enhance the wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and all people in our neighborhoods and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education

  • LGBT Health Disparities | Cigna

    We’re educating our employees on LGBT health disparities, and have formed a LGBT Colleague Resource Group. We participate in and support organizations and events such as the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, Mautner project, Hetrick-Martin Institute, Philadelphia Transgender Health Conference, Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health …

  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer identified People …

    Although lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer identified (LGBTQ) people are as diverse as the general Canadian population in their experiences of mental health and well-being, they face higher risks for some mental health issues

  • LGBT Addiction Statistics | LGBT Substance Abuse …

    2019/12/19 · According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, LGBT addiction statistics show that LGBT individuals abuse drugs or alcohol at a higher rate than the general population. Experts surmise that the primary driver behind this elevated rate of substance abuse is the daily battle with …

  • New data on lesbian, gay and bisexual mental health

    2002/02/01 · New data on lesbian, gay and bisexual mental health New findings overturn previous beliefs. By TORI DeANGELIS February 2002, Vol 33, No. 2 Print version: page 46 DeAngelis, T. (2002, February). New data on lesbian ...

  • US: LGBT People Face Healthcare Barriers | Human …

    2019/07/24 · Existing protections for LGBT people in health care are uneven. In 2016, the Obama administration issued a regulation clarifying that Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits sex ...

  • • Chart: Europe's LGBT population mapped | Statista

    2016/10/28 · U.S. LGBT population 2020, by status of transgender exclusions in health insurance Toronto LGBT Film Festival movie premiere screenings 2018-2019 Mexico: time LGBT+ people spent online 2019

  • Producing estimates of the size of the LGB population of England

    2017/02/01 · This report establishes a new robust estimate of the size of the lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) population of England. This work provides a population denominator for use in estimating health ...

  • LGBT Health Disparities - American College of Physicians

    2015/07/21 · The American College of Physicians supports data collection and research into understanding the demographics of the LGBT population, potential causes of LGBT health disparities, and best practices in reducing these disparities.