Tag: heart disease
Gays And Bisexuals At Much Higher Risk For Heart Disease, Study Finds
But little research has been done on cardiovascular health in sexual minorities.
A new report indicates that gays, lesbians, and bisexuals are more likely to develop heart disease than their heterosexual counterparts.
Researchers at Miami’s Baptist Health South Florida Clinic researched data from more than 2,400 adults, including a diverse sampling of medical interviews and personal health exams. Only about 5% identified as gay or bisexual but, according to lead researcher Anshul Saxena, they face a “disproportionately high risk” for heart...
