Discrimination, stress can add to heart health woes for LGBTQ people As part of National LGBT Health Awareness Week, the American Heart Association is highlighting factors affecting LGBTQ health, citing the organization’s 2020 study showing the community experiences high rates of discrimination in health care settings.
During the pandemic, isolation from family and friends took an emotional toll for sure. But it took a physical toll even on those who did not contract the virus because many people skipped routine medical exams or renewing needed prescriptions.
But LGBTQ adults have been delaying medical exams since long before the pandemic. According to the American Heart Association, 56 percent of LGBTQ adults, including 70 percent who are