LGBTQ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning) adults face distinct threats to their heart so their cardiovascular health should be routinely assessed and addressed concludes, the AHA (American Heart Association) in a new scientific statement. They also said in their report that their scientific statement shows that stress is thought to be a threatening factor in health differences for LGBTQ adults.
LGBTQ populations face unique stressors because they were and still are the underrepresented group experiencing higher poverty levels, insecure housing and fewer health care options compared to other sexes around the world.
Caceres, an assistant professor at Columbia said, “they experience things like discrimination, or fear of coming out to their family or even their health care providers, because they feel like they’ll be treated differently,” and continued explaining “those things, on top of everything else that’s stressful in life, probably place them at increased risk for poor health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease.”
Among the Findings
Surveys show how widespread such discrimination and violence against LGBTQ adults regarding their sexual orientation and gender identity can be that it leads to major heart health problems that are life-threatening.
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